Lead Architect (VMware Cloud Foundation) | Contract | Inside IR35 | SC Cleared

Job description

Are you the person everyone turns to when a VCF upgrade gets complicated? Can you talk NSX, Automation, Kubernetes and VMware Cloud Foundation before your first coffee? ☕

I'm currently looking for an experienced Lead Architect to join a major cloud transformation programme.

What you'll be doing:

✅ Leading architecture and design activities across complex VMware environments

✅ Driving VCF upgrade programmes (5.x to 9.x)

✅ Guiding technical teams and stakeholders through design and delivery challenges

✅ Running requirements and design workshops

✅ Reviewing solutions, governance documentation and architectural standards

✅ Working with global teams across multiple technologies and vendors

Skills we're looking for: • VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

• NSX

• VCF Operations & Automation

• HCX

• vSphere Supervisor

• Kubernetes / VKS

• Ansible, Salt, Harness, GitOps

• Enterprise Architecture & Technical Leadership

UK Travel Required (project dependent)

Contract: ASAP - 01/03/2027

Inside IR35

SC Clearance Required

Interested? Please send me your latest CV nicola.titchen@experis.co.uk

✈ Confirmation you're happy to travel within the UK

Drop me a message or email and let's have a chat!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English