Lead VMware Cloud Foundation Architect - VCF Upgrades & Automation

Experis; Hawton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Lead Architect to drive a major cloud transformation. You will lead architecture and design across VMware environments, steering VCF upgrades and coordinating global teams across multiple vendors.

The role demands deep expertise in NSX, Kubernetes, and automation tools, with proven leadership in enterprise architecture and design governance. UK travel is required and the project runs under IR35 conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architecture and design across VMware environments.
• Proven track record delivering complex cloud transformation programmes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and governance in multi-vendor setups.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design activities across VMware environments.
• Drive VCF upgrade programmes from 5.x to 9.x.
• Guide technical teams and stakeholders through design and delivery challenges.
• Run requirements and design workshops.
• Review solutions, governance documents and standards.
• Collaborate with global teams across technologies and vendors.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

NSX

VCF Operations & Automation

HCX

vSphere Supervisor

Kubernetes

Ansible

Salt

Harness

GitOps

Job description

Experis is seeking a Lead Architect to drive a major cloud transformation. You will lead architecture and design across VMware environments, steering VCF upgrades and coordinating global teams across multiple vendors.

The role demands deep expertise in NSX, Kubernetes, and automation tools, with proven leadership in enterprise architecture and design governance. UK travel is required and the project runs under IR35 conditions.