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

Experis

Liverpool

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Experis is seeking a Lead Architect for a major cloud transformation programme. You will lead architecture across complex VMware environments, drive VCF upgrades from 5.x to 9.x, and guide global teams through design and delivery challenges.

You will run requirements and design workshops, review governance and architectural standards, and collaborate with multiple vendors to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

Experience leading architecture and design across VMware environments.
Proven track record delivering VCF upgrade programmes (5.x to 9.x).
Ability to guide technical teams and stakeholders through design and delivery challenges.

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 docs, and architectural standards.
Collaborate with global teams across technologies and vendors.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation

NSX

VCF Operations & Automation

HCX

vSphere Supervisor

Kubernetes / VKS

Ansible

Salt

Harness

GitOps

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

Tools

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: