VMware Consultant – Cloud Foundation (VCF)

identifi Global Resources

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced VMware Consultant specializing in Cloud Foundation. The role involves leading the architecture and delivery of VMware solutions in a remote setting with occasional client visits. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in VMware Cloud Foundation, strong automation skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders in regulated environments. Preferred qualifications include VMware certification and SC clearance.

Qualifications

5+ years’ experience delivering VMware Cloud Foundation solutions.
Experience with VCF 5.x and familiarity with VCF 9 is beneficial.
Strong technical advisory skills in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture and design of VMware Cloud Foundation solutions.
Provide technical leadership and client engagement.
Ensure solutions adhere to security and compliance standards.
Engage directly with clients, providing trusted technical advisory and design authority.
Produce high-quality architecture designs, low-level designs and knowledge-transfer materials.
Ensure solutions meet security, compliance and operational standards.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation expertise

Hands-on experience with VCF 5.x

VMware certification (VCF / VCP-VCF)

Expertise in vSphere, vSAN, NSX

Strong automation and scripting capability

Stakeholder engagement

vSphere

vSAN

NSX

Aria Operations

Aria Automation

Job description

VMware Consultant – Cloud Foundation (VCF)

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

Contract Type: Contract

Duration: ASAP – Throughout 2026

Clearance: SC Cleared preferred (non‑SC, clearable candidates considered)

Base pay range: Direct message the job poster from identifi Global Resources

Overview

We are seeking an IT Expert Principal with deep expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5.2) and readiness to operate across VCF9 environments. This is a senior consulting and technical leadership role, supporting large‑scale, security‑conscious enterprise and public‑sector clients.

You will act as a lead architect / technical authority, responsible for design assurance, complex delivery, and client‑facing leadership across VMware Cloud Foundation implementations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design and delivery of VMware Cloud Foundation solutions (VCF 5.2, with progression to VCF9)
Provide technical leadership across vSphere, vSAN, NSX, vDefend and Aria Suite
Support upgrades, optimisation and lifecycle management of VCF platforms
Engage directly with clients, providing trusted technical advisory and design authority
Produce high‑quality architecture designs, low‑level designs and knowledge‑transfer materials
Ensure solutions meet security, compliance and operational standards

Skills & Experience