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Henderson Scott UK

VMWare Engineer

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London, United kingdom

Freelance

19-02-2026

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VMware

Job Specifications

North West | 6 Months | Inside IR35 | Immediate Start

We're seeking a hands-on VMware specialist to lead a focused vulnerability remediation programme across a complex on-prem estate.

This is not BAU support. This is about clearing a vulnerability backlog, hardening the platform, and materially reducing security risk.

You'll take ownership of identifying, assessing, and remediating critical vulnerabilities across vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter, driving patching, upgrades, and configuration hardening through to completion.

Key Focus:

Validate and triage vulnerability scan findings

Execute ESXi patching and vCenter upgrades

Apply security hardening across hosts and clusters

Reduce critical and high-risk exposure within SLA

Drive remediation activity across infrastructure and security teams

Required:

Strong enterprise VMware experience (ESXi, vCenter, vSphere)

Proven delivery of vulnerability remediation programmes

Deep knowledge of lifecycle management and platform hardening

Confident, delivery-focused contractor mindset

6-month contract | Inside IR35 | North West based | Immediate impact required.

If you'd like to find out more please apply now for immediate discussion.

About the Company

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