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

Experis

Greater London

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Experis is seeking a Lead Architect to drive a major cloud transformation, focusing on VMware environments and VCF upgrades. You will lead architecture activities across complex platforms, engage with global teams and vendors, and guide technical delivery from design to governance.

The role requires strong leadership in enterprise architecture, expertise in NSX, Kubernetes, and automation tools, and the ability to run workshops and review architectural standards on an international program.

Qualifications

Lead architecture and design across VMware environments.
Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation upgrades from 5.x to 9.x.
Proven Enterprise Architecture and technical leadership.
Ability to guide stakeholders through design and delivery challenges.

Responsibilities

Leading architecture and design activities across complex VMware environments
Driving VCF upgrade programmes (5.x to 9.x)
Guiding technical teams and stakeholders through design and delivery challenges
Running requirements and design workshops
Reviewing solutions, governance documentation and architectural standards
Working with global teams across multiple technologies and vendors

Skills

VCF

NSX

VCF Automation

HCX

vSphere Supervisor

Kubernetes

Ansible

Salt

Harness

GitOps

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

Tools

Ansible

Salt

Harness

Git

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: