DV-Cleared VMware Infrastructure Architect

LA International

Basingstoke

On-site

GBP 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Job summary

LA International is seeking an Infrastructure Architect to design and implement high-assurance VMware-based IaaS and cloud solutions. You will configure VCF, NSX-T, VCD and VCD-A, with automation via vRO, and ensure secure, air-gapped patching and disaster recovery capabilities.

The role requires a strong background in VMware technologies, scripting skills (PowerShell/Python) and experience in Agile engineering environments. DV clearance is essential or in-scope for security clearance processes.

Qualifications

Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise VMware infrastructure and IaaS solutions.
Strong hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
Extensive NSX-T experience, including software-defined networking and security.
In-depth knowledge of VMware vSphere architecture and virtualization technologies.
Strong experience with VMware Cloud Director (VCD), including virtual data centres and networking.
Experience integrating VMware Aria Operations with VCF environments.
Knowledge of VMware Cloud Director Availability (VCD-A), disaster recovery and workload mobility.
Experience with VMware vRealize Orchestrator (vRO) and infrastructure automation.
Experience designing secure, air-gapped infrastructure and offline patching solutions.
Strong scripting experience using PowerShell or Python.

Responsibilities

Design and implement VMware-based IaaS solutions aligned with client requirements.
Architect and configure VMware Cloud Foundation, ensuring integration with VMware Aria Operations.
Design and implement air-gapped patching and update capabilities within VCF environments.
Deploy and configure NSX-T for software-defined networking, network virtualisation and security.
Implement VMware Cloud Director (VCD), including resource pools, organisations, VDCs and networking.
Design and implement VCD-A for disaster recovery and workload mobility.
Develop automation and orchestration capabilities using VMware vRO.
Integrate VMware infrastructure with existing enterprise systems and technologies.
Provide technical expertise across testing, troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Support VMware infrastructure and Omnissa Horizon VDI environments.
Produce high-level and low-level designs, architectural diagrams, docs and SOPs.
Collaborate with Agile teams and stakeholders to ensure delivery.