DV Cleared - Infrastructure Architect/VMware specialist

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis - ManpowerGroup is seeking a DV-cleared Infrastructure Architect/VMware Specialist in Basingstoke to design, implement, and optimise a next-generation IaaS platform. You will work across VMware Cloud Foundation, Aria Operations, VCD, NSX-T, and Horizon VDI to deliver secure, scalable infrastructure.

Responsibilities include designing VMware-based solutions, patching, disaster recovery planning, and coordinating with agile teams.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
• Proven design, implementation, and management of VMware virtualization in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise with VCD, NSX-T, and vRO.
• Deep understanding of vSphere, virtualization, and cloud infra.
• Experience automating/orchestrating with PowerShell and Python.
• Knowledge of SDN principles and NSX-T operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in Agile delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement VMware-based IaaS solutions aligned to customer requirements.
• Configure and optimise VMware Cloud Foundation and Aria Operations integrations.
• Develop air-gapped patching and update capabilities for VCF environments.
• Manage NSX-T networking and security for scalable virtual infrastructure.
• Deploy and administer VMware Cloud Director environments, including VDCs and resource pools.
• Design VCD-A solutions to support DR, BC, and workload mobility.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate VMware tech with enterprise systems.
• Produce documentation: designs, procedures and support guides.
• Stay updated on VMware technologies and drive platform improvements.

Skills

Agile delivery

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

VMware Cloud Director (VCD)

NSX-T

vRealize Orchestrator (vRO)

PowerShell

Python

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.

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