Lead VMware Cloud Foundation Architect and Kubernetes

Experis; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to join a major cloud transformation programme in the UK. You will lead architecture and design across complex VMware environments and drive VCF upgrade programmes from 5.x to 9.x, coordinating with global teams.

This contract role requires technical leadership, workshop delivery, and governance reviews, with UK travel as needed and SC clearance. Immediate start, IR35 inside.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architecture across VMware environments.
• Experience upgrading VCF (5.x to 9.x).
• Ability to lead workshops and run requirements.
• Ability to review solutions and governance.
• UK travel required and SC clearance.

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
• Work with global teams across multiple technologies and vendors

Skills

VCF

NSX

VCF Operations

HCX

vSphere

Kubernetes

Ansible

Salt

Harness

GitOps

Leadership

UK Travel

SC Clearance

Tools

VMware

Kubernetes

Cloud

Job description

Experis is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to join a major cloud transformation programme in the UK. You will lead architecture and design across complex VMware environments and drive VCF upgrade programmes from 5.x to 9.x, coordinating with global teams.

This contract role requires technical leadership, workshop delivery, and governance reviews, with UK travel as needed and SC clearance. Immediate start, IR35 inside.