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

Experis

Stockport

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 150,000

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 delivery across global teams.

Key technologies include VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), NSX, Kubernetes, HCX and automation. Travel may be required; inside IR35; SC clearance.

Qualifications

Experience leading architecture and design across VMware environments.
Proven track record in VCF upgrades and automation.
Ability to guide technical teams and stakeholders through design challenges.
Experience running requirements and design workshops.
Experience reviewing solutions and architectural governance documents.
Ability to collaborate with global teams across technologies and vendors.

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.
Collaborate with global teams across multiple technologies and vendors.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

NSX

VCF Operations & Automation

HCX

vSphere Supervisor

Kubernetes / VKS

Ansible, Salt, Harness, GitOps

Enterprise Architecture & Technical LE

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: