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

Experis

Hawton

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Experis is seeking a Lead Architect to drive a major cloud transformation. You will lead architecture and design across VMware environments, steering VCF upgrades and coordinating global teams across multiple vendors.

The role demands deep expertise in NSX, Kubernetes, and automation tools, with proven leadership in enterprise architecture and design governance. UK travel is required and the project runs under IR35 conditions.

Qualifications

Experience leading architecture and design across VMware environments.
Proven track record delivering complex cloud transformation programmes.
Strong stakeholder engagement and governance in multi-vendor setups.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture and design activities across VMware environments.
Drive VCF upgrade programmes from 5.x to 9.x.
Guide technical teams and stakeholders through design and delivery challenges.
Run requirements and design workshops.
Review solutions, governance documents and standards.
Collaborate with global teams across technologies and vendors.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

NSX

VCF Operations & Automation

HCX

vSphere Supervisor

Kubernetes

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: