VMware Cloud Foundation Architect
Posted 4 days ago by 1756964282
Negotiable
Inside
Remote
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Summary: The VMware Cloud Foundation Architect role is a 3-month contract focused on designing a multi-site VCF 9.x environment. The position requires expertise in core platform architecture, BC/DR integration, and operational knowledge transfer. The role is primarily remote with occasional onsite work in Basingstoke. The contract offers a competitive daily rate of £500-600.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and document multi-site VCF 9.x architectures (management and workload domains).
- Lead workshops with stakeholders and define integration across vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria Ops, Fleet Manager, and SDDC Manager.
- Incorporate BC/DR and survivability into all aspects of design.
- Deliver simplified operational models and scale-out designs for remote sites.
- Perform health checks and recommend upgrade paths from existing VCF 5.x environments.
- Provide workshops and knowledge transfer on VCF Operations (Ops, Logs, Networks).
Key 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 architectures.
- Ability to run workshops and clearly communicate design decisions.
Salary (Rate): £600 daily
City: Basingstoke
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Architect | 3 Month Contract | £500-600 p/day | Remote
We're looking for a VMware Cloud Foundation Architect to lead the design of a multi-site VCF 9.x environment. This role will cover core platform architecture, BC/DR integration, upgrades from existing VCF deployments, and operational knowledge transfer.
Location: Remote (occasional onsite in Basingstoke)
Contract: 3-months (OIR35)
Rate: £500-600 p/day
Start date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities:
Design and document multi-site VCF 9.x architectures (management and workload domains).
Lead workshops with stakeholders and define integration across vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria Ops, Fleet Manager, and SDDC Manager.
Incorporate BC/DR and survivability into all aspects of design.
Deliver simplified operational models and scale-out designs for remote sites.
Perform health checks and recommend upgrade paths from existing VCF 5.x environments.
Provide workshops and knowledge transfer on VCF Operations (Ops, Logs, Networks).
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 architectures.
Ability to run workshops and clearly communicate design decisions.
Desired:
- VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) or equivalent senior-level certification.
- Experience with Aria Ops custom dashboards.
- Familiarity with physical networking and handoffs to fabric teams.
If this sounds like you, apply now for immediate consideration.
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. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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