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

Experis; Southampton; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; 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, drive VCF upgrades, and guide teams to deliver durable solutions.

The role requires coordinating with global teams, maintaining governance, and providing strong technical leadership to stakeholders. This contract role demands proactive collaboration and strategic thinking.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architecture and design across VMware environments.
• Experience with VCF upgrades (5.x to 9.x).
• Ability to guide technical teams and stakeholders through design and delivery challenges.
• Experience running requirements and design workshops.
• Familiarity with governance documentation and architectural standards.
• Experience collaborating with global teams across multiple technologies and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design 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.
• Work with global teams across multiple technologies and vendors.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

Architectural Governance

Workshop Facilitation

Stakeholder 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:

• 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