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

Experis

Wakefield

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Experis is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to join a major cloud transformation programme. You will lead architecture and design across complex VMware environments, drive VCF upgrade programmes, and guide technical teams and stakeholders through design challenges.

You will run requirements and design workshops, review solutions and governance, and work with global teams across multiple technologies and vendors. UK travel is required; contract from ASAP to 01/03/2027 under IR35.

Qualifications

Leading architecture and design across 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.

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

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Workshops facilitation

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

NSX

Kubernetes / VKS

vSphere Supervisor

HCX

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: