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

Experis

Manchester

On-site

GBP 111,000 - 185,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Experis is seeking a Lead Architect to drive a major cloud transformation. You will lead architecture and design for complex VMware environments, oversee VCF upgrade programmes, and guide multi-disciplinary teams across global vendors.

The role requires deep expertise in VMware, NSX, Kubernetes, and enterprise architecture. Travel in the UK is required; contract starting ASAP with end date 01/03/2027 and Inside IR35.

Qualifications

Architecture and design leadership for complex VMware environments.
Lead VCF upgrade programmes (5.x to 9.x) and architecture reviews.
Run workshops to capture requirements and design.
Review governance docs and architectural standards.
Collaborate with global teams across technologies and vendors.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture and design activities across VMware environments.
Drive VCF upgrade programmes across versions.
Guide technical teams and stakeholders through design challenges.
Run requirements and design workshops.
Review solutions, governance docs and standards.
Collaborate with global teams across technologies and vendors.

Skills

VCF

NSX

VCF Automation

HCX

vSphere Supervisor

Kubernetes

Ansible

Salt

Harness

GitOps

Enterprise Architecture

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: