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

Experis

Portsmouth

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 166,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Experis is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to lead architecture and design activities across complex VMware environments as part of a major cloud transformation programme. You will drive VCF upgrade programmes, guide technical teams and stakeholders, and run requirements workshops to ensure delivery aligns with architectural standards.

You will collaborate with global teams across multiple technologies and vendors, review governance documentation, and help shape enterprise-scale cloud

Qualifications

Extensive experience leading architecture for VMware-based cloud platforms.
Proven ability to guide design workshops and stakeholder alignment.
Strong understanding of VCF upgrade programs and automation.

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

Automation

HCX

vSphere

Kubernetes

GitOps

Ansible

Salt

Harness

Tech Leadership

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: