VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Architect | 3 Month Contract (strong possibility of extension) | £500-£600p/day | Remote | Interviews commencing immediately

We're actively looking for a VMware Cloud Foundation Architect (not an engineer) to lead the design of a multi-site VCF 9.x environment. This is a senior architecture role where you will define platform strategy, ensure integration across multiple VMware products, and set the foundation for scalability and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document multi-site VCF 9.x architectures (management and workload domains).
• Lead workshops with stakeholders and drive integration across vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria Ops, Fleet Manager, and SDDC Manager.
• Incorporate BC/DR and survivability into all design decisions.
• Deliver simplified operational models and scale-out designs for remote sites.
• Conduct health checks and recommend upgrade paths from existing VCF 5.x deployments.
• Provide workshops and knowledge transfer on VCF operations (Ops, Logs, Networks).

Required Skills

• Extensive experience in VCF or SDDC design and delivery.
• Strong knowledge of vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria Ops, and SDDC Manager.
• Proven track record in multi-site and BC/DR architecture.

Desired

• VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) or equivalent senior certification.
• Experience with Aria Ops custom dashboards.

Candidates will be required to go through background checks before commencing contract. Must be eligible to live and work in the specified work location. Some occasional travel maybe required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Our client is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified