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

Experis

Newsham

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 110,000

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 UK. You will lead architecture across complex VMware environments, drive VCF upgrade initiatives, and guide global teams through design and delivery challenges.

The role requires strong Enterprise Architecture and technical leadership skills, with UK travel and IR35 considerations. The ideal candidate will manage workshops, review governance, and align solutions with architectural standards,

Qualifications

Extensive experience delivering VMware-based cloud architectures.
Strong knowledge of VCF, NSX and automation tooling.
Proven leadership of large design and delivery programs.

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.
Work with global teams across multiple technologies and vendors.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation

NSX

VCF Operations & Automation

HCX

vSphere Supervisor

Kubernetes / VKS

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: