VMware Consultant – Cloud Foundation

identifi Global Resources; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking a VMware Consultant to work remotely while providing support on complex VMware Cloud Foundation projects. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in VMware technologies and be willing to operate in structured, security-aware environments. This contract role offers a competitive day rate of £550–£630 and opportunities for progression to VCF9. The position involves collaboration within multi-supplier teams and support for technical documentation and operational handover activities. Occasional client sites visits may be required.

Benefits

Travel and accommodation expenses covered

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience working with VMware Cloud Foundation.
• Strong hands-on capability across core VMware technologies.
• Comfortable operating in structured, security-aware environments.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure and support VMware Cloud Foundation platforms.
• Assist with upgrades and readiness for VCF9 environments.
• Support vSphere, vSAN, NSX and Aria Suite implementations.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation

Core VMware technologies

Automation and scripting

VMware certification

Aria Operations

Aria Automation

Education

VMware certification (VCF / VCP preferred)

Job description

VMware Consultant – Cloud Foundation

IT Expert Senior (Senior Engineer / Consultant)

Location: Remote with occasional client visits (London / client sites as required)

Contract Type: Contract – Associate Role

Duration: ASAP – April 2026

Day Rate: £550–£630 (dependent on experience) – inside ir35

Clearance: SC Cleared preferred (non-SC, clearable candidates welcomed)

Overview

We are looking for an IT Expert Senior with strong hands‑on experience in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5.2) to support delivery across enterprise‑scale customer environments. This role suits a senior VMware engineer or consultant looking to work on complex, long‑running VCF programmes with progression towards VCF9. (we will train and cert you to VCF9)

You will operate as a key delivery consultant within project teams, supporting build, automation, optimisation and operational handover activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, configure and support VMware Cloud Foundation platforms (VCF 5.2)
• Assist with upgrades and readiness for VCF9 environments
• Support vSphere, vSAN, NSX and Aria Suite implementationsDeliver automation and provisioning using Aria Automation and scripting tools
• Contribute to technical documentation and operational handover
• Work collaboratively within secure, multi‑supplier delivery teams

Skills & Experience

• 2+ years’ experience working with VMware Cloud Foundation
• Strong hands‑on capability across core VMware technologies
• VMware certification (VCF / VCP preferred)
• Exposure to Aria Operations and Aria Automation
• Automation and scripting experience beneficial
• Comfortable operating in structured, security‑aware environments
• SC Clearance preferred, or willingness and eligibility to obtain clearance

Engagement Model (Both Roles)

• Engagement as an associate consultant, assigned per customer project
• Expectation of continuous work, potentially across multiple clients
• Remote‑first delivery with occasional on‑site attendance
• Travel and accommodation expenses covered where required