Senior VCF Architect: Cloud Transformation & Automation

Experis; South Shields; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Lead Architect to drive a major cloud transformation. You will lead architecture across VMware environments, steer VCF upgrade programmes from 5.x to 9.x, and guide global teams through complex design and delivery challenges.

The role demands expert knowledge of NSX, Kubernetes, and automation tooling, with a strong focus on enterprise architecture and technical leadership. UK travel is required and the contract starts ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architecture and design across complex VMware environments.
• Proven track record delivering VCF upgrade programmes and automation.
• Ability to guide technical teams and stakeholders through design and delivery challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design activities across 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 docs and architectural standards.
• Collaborate with global teams across technologies and vendors.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Technical Leadership

Kubernetes

NSX

VCF Operations & Automation

VCF

vSphere Supervisor

HCX

GitOps

Ansible

Salt

Harness

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

Ansible

Salt

Harness

GitOps

Job description

Experis is seeking a Lead Architect to drive a major cloud transformation. You will lead architecture across VMware environments, steer VCF upgrade programmes from 5.x to 9.x, and guide global teams through complex design and delivery challenges.

The role demands expert knowledge of NSX, Kubernetes, and automation tooling, with a strong focus on enterprise architecture and technical leadership. UK travel is required and the contract starts ASAP.