Lead VMware Cloud Foundation Architect (VCF & NSX)

Experis; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Architect to guide a major cloud transformation. You will lead architecture and design across VMware environments, drive VCF upgrade programmes, and collaborate with global teams to align solutions with governance and standards.

The role requires senior technical leadership, expertise in NSX, Kubernetes, and automation, plus the ability to run design workshops and review complex stakeholder requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architecture across VMware environments.
• Proven track record delivering VCF upgrade programmes.
• Ability to coordinate global teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design activities across complex VMware environments.
• Drive VCF upgrades (5.x to 9.x) and automation initiatives.
• Guide teams and stakeholders through design and delivery challenges.
• Run requirements and design workshops with cross‑functional groups.
• Review solutions, governance docs and architectural standards.

Skills

VCF

NSX

Kubernetes/VKS

Ansible

Salt

Harness

GitOps

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

Tools

Harness

Salt

Job description

Experis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Architect to guide a major cloud transformation. You will lead architecture and design across VMware environments, drive VCF upgrade programmes, and collaborate with global teams to align solutions with governance and standards.

The role requires senior technical leadership, expertise in NSX, Kubernetes, and automation, plus the ability to run design workshops and review complex stakeholder requirements.