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

Experis

Preston

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Experis is seeking a Lead Architect to steer a major cloud transformation focused on VMware environments. You will lead architecture and design activities, drive VCF upgrade programmes, and guide global teams through complex delivery challenges.

The role requires hands-on expertise in NSX, Kubernetes, VCF operations, and enterprise architecture. You will engage stakeholders, run workshops, and review governance standards across multi-vendor environments.

Qualifications

Lead architecture and design across large VMware environments.
Drive VCF upgrade programmes and automation initiatives.
Guide global technical teams through design and delivery challenges.

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 docs and architectural standards
Work with global teams across multiple technologies and vendors

Skills

VCF

NSX

VCF Operations & Automation

HCX

vSphere Supervisor

Kubernetes / VKS

Ansible

Salt

GitOps

Enterprise Architecture & Technical

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: