SC Cleared Vmware Consultant

Church International Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking experienced Security Cleared VMware Consultants to work across multiple UK sites. The ideal candidates will have proven expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation and Aria Suite, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead technical discussions. This role involves hands-on consultancy, design of scalable cloud solutions, and collaboration with customer teams. Active Security Clearance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5.x-9.x) design and deployment.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of the VMware Aria Suite.
• Experience with automation tools like Terraform and PowerShell.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery and design workshops for current environments.
• Develop Future State Architectures and implementation roadmaps.
• Design and deploy VCF environments.
• Deliver end-to-end solutions using the Aria Suite.
• Integrate Terraform and PowerShell for infrastructure deployment.
• Provide architectural reviews and ongoing upskilling for customer teams.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation design

VMware Aria Suite

NSX

Terraform

PowerShell

Architecture documentation

Customer engagement

Job description

Security Cleared VMware Consultant

Location: Multiple UK sites (onsite presence required)
Clearance: Active Security Clearance (SC)
Travel: Required across various customer sites in the UK

Overview

We are looking for experienced Security Cleared VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)/Aria Suite Architect to lead design, automation, and modernisation initiatives across multiple customer environments. This role will focus on developing scalable cloud templates, orchestrating virtual infrastructure, and driving automation and observability using VMware's Aria and NSX technologies.

The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong communication and customer engagement skills, acting as both an architect and a hands‑on consultant who can guide, upskill, and integrate closely with customer teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead discovery and design workshops for current vSphere and VCF environments.
• Develop Future State Architectures, high-level implementation roadmaps, and detailed design documentation.
• Design and deploy VCF environments, including Management and Workload Domains.
• Deliver end-to-end solutions using the Aria Suite. (Aria Automation & Aria Operations)
• Integrate Terraform and PowerShell automation to streamline virtual infrastructure deployment.
• Design and implement NSX and Avi Networks (ALB) solutions for both VCF and non-VCF environments
• Deliver Identity & Access Management, Developer Ready Infrastructure, and Operational Intelligence components.
• Provide architectural reviews, documentation, and ongoing upskilling for customer teams.
• Collaborate with internal and customer stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic cloud and automation goals.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Proven expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5.x-9.x) design and deployment
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of the VMware Aria Suite (Automation, Operations, Operations for Logs, Operations for Networks)
• Experience with NSX, Avi Networks (ALB), and related VMware security tools (DFW, ATP, vDefend)
• Proficiency in Terraform, PowerShell, and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Experience in creating cloud templates, automation pipelines, and orchestration workflows
• Understanding of Identity & Access Management, Monitoring & Analytics, and Developer Ready Infrastructure
• Ability to produce professional architecture documentation and implementation roadmap
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Comfortable working onsite as part of the customer team
• Proactive, collaborative, and confident in leading technical discussions
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with a focus on delivery and customer satisfaction
• On‑site presence required at various UK locations (eg, Manchester, Derby, and others as required)
• Active Security Clearance (SC) mandatory

We're Hiring Multiple Consultants

We are looking to onboard multiple experienced consultants for these roles across different UK sites.

To apply below, or email your CV and availability to: (see below)