DV Cleared - Infrastructure Architect/Vmware Specialist

Experis (Austria); Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking an experienced DV Cleared Infrastructure Architect/VMware Specialist to design and deliver a scalable IaaS platform. You will work in a collaborative Agile team, implementing VMware Cloud Foundation, VCD, NSX-T, and Horizon VDI across an enterprise environment.

Role focuses on architecture, automation, and secure-by-design principles, with DV vetting required. The position is based in Basingstoke, with up to five days per week on-site.

Qualifications

• Proven VMware experience in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on with VCD, NSX-T and automation tooling such as vRO.
• Strong scripting in PowerShell and Python.
• Solid understanding of SDN, cloud infra and VMware architecture.
• Experience in Agile delivery and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement VMware-based IaaS solutions aligned to customer requirements.
• Configure and optimise VMware Cloud Foundation components with Aria Operations integration.
• Create air-gapped patching and update capabilities for VCF environments.
• Deploy and manage NSX-T networking and security for scalable infrastructure.
• Administer VMware Cloud Director environments including VDCs and resource pools.
• Design VCD-A solutions for DR, BC, and workload mobility.
• Collaborate with infra, platform, and operations teams to integrate VMware tech.
• Provide technical leadership and support for testing and issue resolution.
• Produce high-quality architectural designs and operational docs.
• Stay current with VMware trends and drive platform innovation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Agile working

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

VMware Cloud Director (VCD)

NSX-T

vRealize Orchestrator (vRO)

PowerShell

Python

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

Omnissa Horizon VDI

Job description

Job Title: DV Cleared Infrastructure Architect/VMware Specialist

Location: Basingstoke X5 days per week

Duration: 6 Months with possible extension

Rate: Up to £650 per day via an approved umbrella company

Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV vetting process

We are seeking an experienced VMware Specialist to play a pivotal role in the design, implementation, and optimisation of a next-generation Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform. Working at the forefront of cloud and virtualisation technologies, you will be responsible for delivering scalable, secure, and resilient solutions leveraging VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware Aria Operations, VMware Cloud Director (VCD), NSX-T, and Omnissa Horizon VDI.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative Agile environment, partnering with architects, engineers, and operational teams to build and enhance enterprise-grade virtualised infrastructure that supports critical business services and client requirements.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design and implement VMware-based IaaS solutions aligned to customer requirements, industry best practice, and secure-by-design principles.
• Configure, integrate, and optimise VMware Cloud Foundation components, ensuring seamless interoperability with VMware Aria Operations.
• Design and implement air-gapped patching and update capabilities across VMware Cloud Foundation environments.
• Implement and manage NSX-T software-defined networking and security solutions to deliver secure, scalable virtual infrastructure.
• Deploy, configure, and administer VMware Cloud Director environments, including organisations, resource pools, virtual data centres, and networking services.
• Design and implement VMware Cloud Director Availability (VCD-A) solutions to support disaster recovery, business continuity, and workload mobility.
• Collaborate closely with infrastructure, platform, and operations teams to integrate VMware technologies with wider enterprise systems.
• Provide technical leadership and support for testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution across VMware infrastructure and Omnissa Horizon VDI environments.
• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including architectural designs, operational procedures, and support guides.
• Stay current with emerging VMware technologies, industry trends, and best practices, driving innovation and continuous improvement across the platform.

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing VMware virtualisation platforms in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise with VMware Cloud Director (VCD), NSX-T, and VMware automation technologies including vRealize Orchestrator (vRO).
• Deep understanding of VMware vSphere architecture, virtualisation concepts, and cloud infrastructure technologies.
• Experience developing automation and orchestration solutions using scripting languages such as PowerShell and Python.
• Solid knowledge of Software Defined Networking (SDN) principles and practical experience configuring and managing NSX-T.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working within Agile delivery teams and collaborating across multiple technical disciplines.

The following would be advantageous:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification.
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) certification.
• Experience delivering secure or regulated infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and cloud-native platform technologies.
• Exposure to large scale enterprise or service provider VMware environments.

If you thrive in collaborative environments and have a passion for delivering secure, innovative infrastructure solutions, we’d love to hear from you. Join our client’s team and make a real impact on critical projects!