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

Experis; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 129,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Lead Architect to drive a major cloud transformation programme. You will lead architecture and design across complex VMware environments, guide teams through design challenges and run workshops to shape delivery. Expect collaboration with global teams and governance reviews, with UK travel as required.

The role demands deep VMware, NSX and VCF automation experience, plus strong technical leadership to align stakeholders and deliver high-impact outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architecture and design across complex VMware environments.
• Strong knowledge of VCF upgrades and automation programmes.
• Proven ability to guide technical teams and stakeholders through design and delivery challenges.
• Skilled in running requirements and design workshops.
• Proficient in reviewing solutions, governance documents and architectural standards.
• Experience collaborating with global teams across multiple technologies and vendors.

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 Facilitation

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