VMware Architect - DV Cleared

LA International; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech agency is seeking a VMware Architect to design and optimize VMware-based PaaS solutions. This on-site role in Basingstoke will require hands-on experience with VMware technologies and a strong understanding of infrastructure architecture. Successful candidates must be eligible for high-level security clearance. The position lasts for a minimum of 6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing VMware-based PaaS solutions.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure architecture.
• Hands-on experience in configuring VMware vRealize Orchestrator (VRO) workflows.

Skills

VMware-based PaaS solutions design

VMware Cloud Director (VCD)

NSX-T configuration

CI/CD pipeline usage

CIS benchmarking familiarity

Job description

Position

Required: VMware Architect

Location & Details

Location: Fully on site in Basingstoke.
Duration: 6 months+
Clearance level: DV level
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Mandatory Skills

• Experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing VMware-based PaaS solutions, specifically with technologies like vRealize Orchestrator (VRO), VMware Cloud Director (VCD), and NSX-T.
• Hands‑on experience in configuring and optimizing VMware vRealize Orchestrator (VRO) workflows for automating provisioning, deployment, and management tasks, along with ESXi host lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure architecture, including close collaboration with Network, Storage, and SIEM Architects, along with experience in working with NFS and iSCSI storage solutions.
• Experience in using CI/CD pipelines to automate infrastructure buildouts and facilitate efficient changes throughout the deployment lifecycle.
• Familiarity with CIS benchmarking to maintain security best practices across technologies, ensuring systems are compliant and protected against vulnerabilities.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks.

Diversity & Inclusion

LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.