Senior Virtualisation Engineer – Infrastructure Migration Specialist

DXC Technology

. Create bit-accurate images of physical legacy machines using sector-level imaging tools such as ddrescue, Clonezilla, or equivalent solutions .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeDen Helder • NetherlandsSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bit-accurate imaging of legacy machines and virtual machine migration, with a strong focus on optimizing performance and ensuring reliable recovery processes. Proficient in administering Proxmox and VMware ESXi in secure, internet-isolated environments while adhering to strict security protocols.

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Bit-Accurate ImagingWindows XP and Windows 7 MigrationProxmox AdministrationVMware ESXi AdministrationEnterprise Backup and Recovery

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Hard Skills

Bit-Accurate ImagingVirtual Machine MigrationDriver Compatibility ResolutionVirtual Machine OptimizationBackup and Recovery ProceduresI/O SchedulingCPU PinningCOM-Port EmulationTime SynchronizationHigh-Availability Architectures

Soft Skills

Documentation SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

DdrescueClonezillaProxmoxVMware ESXi

Certifications & Qualifications

Dutch Ministry of Defense Security ScreeningVOG

Industry Keywords

Internet-Isolated EnvironmentOperationally Critical SystemsDisaster Recovery PlanningRecovery-Time RequirementsSecurity Procedures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

VMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create bit-accurate images of physical legacy machines using sector-level imaging tools such as ddrescue, Clonezilla, or equivalent solutions
Preserve original operating system installations, disk structures, configuration data, and application dependencies
Select imaging strategies for unstable or ageing storage media while minimising further degradation
Convert physical Windows XP and Windows 7 installations into virtual machines on modern hypervisors
Resolve driver incompatibilities, hardware dependencies, and issues involving storage controllers, network interfaces, processor configurations, and peripheral connections
Administer and configure Proxmox and/or VMware ESXi in production environments
Optimize virtual machines using CPU pinning, serial and COM-port emulation, time synchronization, I/O scheduling, and other tuning techniques
Implement enterprise backup and monitoring solutions for business-critical or operationally critical systems
Develop, validate, document, and test repeatable backup and recovery procedures
Design recovery scenarios executable by personnel without specialist engineering knowledge
Support predictable recovery following hardware failures, virtual machine corruption, configuration errors, and other operational incidents
Perform infrastructure changes, imaging, configuration management, backup operations, and recovery testing in compliance with Dutch Ministry of Defense security requirements
Work almost entirely on-site at the customer's location in Den Helder within an internet-isolated IT environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable experience with bit-accurate, sector-level imaging of physical legacy machines, including unstable storage environments
Proven experience migrating Windows XP and Windows 7 installations to virtual machines, including resolving driver and hardware compatibility issues
Hands-on production experience with Proxmox and/or VMware ESXi
Practical expertise in virtual machine optimisation, including CPU pinning, COM-port emulation, time synchronisation, and I/O scheduling
Experience implementing enterprise backup, monitoring, and tested recovery procedures for critical systems
Ability to document recovery processes so they can be executed reliably by personnel without specialist engineering expertise
On-site availability in Den Helder, with remote working kept to an absolute minimum
Ability and willingness to work in an internet-isolated environment, following security procedures appropriate for information classified at a minimum of Restricted
Willingness and eligibility to undergo the applicable Dutch Ministry of Defense security screening, including a VOG or any additional screening required
Experience with high-availability architectures, virtual machine replication, and failover configurations is an advantage
Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and recovery-time requirements for critical operational systems is beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

In-person collaboration with flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances
Inclusive environment where everyone can thrive