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

Experis; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to join a major cloud transformation programme. You will lead architecture and design across VMware environments and oversee VCF upgrade projects, collaborating with global teams.

The role requires strong leadership in enterprise architecture and governance, with UK travel and SC clearance as possible requirements for delivery across multiple vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architecture and design across VMware environments.
• Proven ability to drive VCF upgrade programmes (5.x to 9.x).
• Ability to guide technical teams and stakeholders through design and delivery challenges.
• Experience running requirements and design workshops.
• Knowledge of governance documentation and architectural standards.
• Experience working with global teams across multiple technologies and vendors.

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 documents and architectural standards.
• Collaborate with global teams across technologies and vendors.

Skills

VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation)

NSX

VCF Operations

HCX

vSphere Supervisor

Kubernetes

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:

• 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