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

Experis

High Wycombe

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Experis is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to join a major cloud transformation programme in the United Kingdom. You will lead architecture and design activities across complex VMware environments, ensuring delivery of secure, scalable solutions.

You will drive VCF upgrade programmes, guide global technical teams, run requirements and design workshops, and review governance and standards. Expertise in NSX, Kubernetes, and automation is essential. Occasional UK travel is required.

Qualifications

Experience leading architecture in VMware environments and cloud transformations.
Proven ability to drive VCF upgrade programs and automation.
Strong leadership and stakeholder communication.
Experience with global teams and design workshops.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

NSX

VCF Operations & Automation

HCX

vSphere Supervisor

Kubernetes / VKS

Ansible, Salt, Harness, GitOps

Enterprise Architecture & Technical领导

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: