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

Experis

Nottingham

On-site

GBP 95,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Experis in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to drive a major cloud transformation programme. You will lead architecture and design across VMware environments, and guide the VCF upgrade path from 5.x to 9.x, working with global teams.

You will mentor technical teams, run design workshops, review governance and standards, and collaborate with vendors to deliver robust solutions in a complex, multi-technology environment.

Qualifications

Experience leading architecture and design across VMware environments.
Proven track record delivering VCF upgrade programmes (5.x to 9.x).
Strong stakeholder handling and governance documentation.
Experience with global teams and cross-technology delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture and design workshops with technical teams.
Review solutions, governance and architecture standards.
Drive VCF upgrades and automation initiatives.
Collaborate with vendors and global teams.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Vendors Management

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

NSX

VCF Operations & Automation

HCX

vSphere Supervisor

Kubernetes / VKS

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: