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

Experis; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to join a major cloud transformation programme in the UK. You will lead architecture across VMware environments, drive VCF upgrades from 5.x to 9.x, and guide technical teams through design and delivery challenges.

You will run workshops, review governance and standards, and collaborate with global teams across multiple technologies and vendors. UK travel is required; IR35 and SC clearance apply.

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

Kubernetes

Ansible

Salt

Harness

GitOps

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

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:

• 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 we're looking for:

• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
• NSX
• VCF Operations & Automation
• HCX
• vSphere Supervisor
• Kubernetes / VKS
• Ansible, Salt, Harness, GitOps
• Enterprise Architecture & Technical Leadership

UK Travel Required (project dependent)

Contract: ASAP - 01/03/2027

Inside IR35

SC Clearance Required