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

Experis; Watford; On-site; GBP 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to join a major cloud transformation programme. You will lead architecture and design across VMware environments and drive VCF upgrade initiatives.

This role requires strong leadership, hands-on expertise with NSX, VCF, HCX, Kubernetes, and automation tools. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architecture across VMware environments.
• Proven track record with VCF upgrades and automation.
• Ability to run design workshops and guide delivery teams.

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.
• Collaborate with global teams across vendors and technologies.

Skills

VCF

NSX

Automation

HCX

vSphere

Kubernetes

GitOps

Leadership

Tools

Ansible

Salt

Harness

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