Lead Architect (VMware Cloud Foundation) | Contract | Inside IR35 | SC Cleared

Experis

Doncaster

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Experis seeks an experienced Lead Architect to join a major cloud transformation programme in the UK. You will lead architecture and design across VMware environments, drive VCF upgrade programmes, and guide global technical teams through complex challenges.

You will run requirements and design workshops, review governance and architectural standards, and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple vendors. UK travel is required; SC Clearance is relevant.

Qualifications

Experience leading architecture for complex VMware environments.
Proven ability to drive VCF upgrade programmes across large estates.
Strong stakeholder engagement and workshops facilitation.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture and design activities across VMware environments.
Drive VCF upgrade programmes (5.x to 9.x) and advise on best practices.
Guide technical teams and stakeholders through design and delivery challenges.
Run requirements and design workshops and review governance documents.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

NSX

HCX

vSphere Supervisor

Kubernetes / VKS

Ansible

Salt

Harness

GitOps

Job description

Are you the person everyone turns to when a VCF upgrade gets complicated? Can you talk NSX, Automation, Kubernetes and VMware Cloud Foundation before your first coffee?

I'm currently looking for an experienced Lead Architect to join a major cloud transformation programme.

What you'll be doing: