VCF Architect

VCF Architect

Initial 6-month Contract

Fully Remote

600 - 800/day, Inside IR35

We're recruiting for a VCF Architect to support an enterprise virtualisation and cloud infrastructure programme. This role will focus on the architecture and delivery of VMware-based cloud infrastructure, including Cloud Foundation, workload migration, disaster recovery and Software-Defined Data Centre solutions. You'll work closely with infrastructure, cloud and security teams to design and deliver secure, scalable and resilient platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) architecture and solutions
• Develop and optimise Software-Defined Data Centre (SDDC) strategies and deployments
• Utilise HCX to support workload mobility and cloud migration activities
• Design, implement and manage Site Recovery Manager (SRM) disaster recovery solutions
• Provide technical leadership across VCF and virtual cloud infrastructure projects
• Work closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Security and Architecture teams
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across VCF, HCX, SRM and SDDC environments
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security standards and industry best practices

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a VCF Architect, VMware Architect or similar position
• Strong hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
• Extensive experience across HCX, SRM and SDDC technologies
• Strong understanding of VMware virtualisation and cloud infrastructure
• Experience supporting large-scale cloud migration or transformation programmes
• Strong architecture and design experience within enterprise environments
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
• VMware certifications such as VCP, VCAP or VCDX are desirable

Contract Details:

• Initial 6-month contract
• Fully remote working
• Scope long-term extension beyond the initial contract, subject to programme requirements and performance