VMWare VCF Architect
Posted 2 days ago by IBSC LTD
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The VMWare VCF Architect role requires a senior professional with over 10 years of infrastructure design experience and at least 3 years focused on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). The architect will lead the assessment, design, and deployment of VCF-based hybrid clouds for enterprises utilizing VMware private cloud. Key responsibilities include evaluating existing infrastructure, creating design documents, implementing solutions, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful deployment and operational handover.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate existing vSphere, vSAN, NSX; perform gap analysis; capture requirements; deliver roadmap with TCO/ROI.
- Create HLD/LLD covering management/workload domains, NSX-T topology, security policies, automation (Aria Suite), backup, and compliance alignment.
- Deploy SDDC Manager, vCenter, NSX-T, vSAN; migrate workloads using HCX; automate provisioning via PowerCLI/Ansible/VLCM; validate with HA/DR testing and operational handover.
- Act as SME, collaborate with network/security/storage/DevOps teams, ensure VMware Validated Designs, document decisions and SOPs.
Key Skills:
- Deep hands-on VCF 4.x/5.x, vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T (VXLAN, BGP/OSPF), SDDC Manager, Aria Suite, HCX, and migration experience.
- Automation with Lifecycle Manager, PowerCLI, or Ansible.
- Certifications preferred: VCIX/VCAP/VCDX (DCV/NV).
- Preferred: Large enterprise VCF design, public cloud integration (VMware on AWS, Azure VMware Solution), ITIL/TOGAF, strong executive presentation skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
VCF Architect Role: You have impressive skills in VMware technologies and a knack for designing and optimizing solutions. Your experience with This role seeks a senior VCF Architect (10+ years infrastructure design, 3+ years VCF) to lead assessment, design, and deployment of VCF-based hybrid clouds for enterprises already using VMware private cloud.
Assessment: Evaluate existing vSphere, vSAN, NSX; perform gap analysis; capture requirements; deliver roadmap with TCO/ROI.
Design: Create HLD/LLD covering management/workload domains, NSX-T topology, security policies, automation (Aria Suite), backup, and compliance alignment.
Build/Implement: Deploy SDDC Manager, vCenter, NSX-T, vSAN; migrate workloads using HCX; automate provisioning via PowerCLI/Ansible/VLCM; validate with HA/DR testing and operational handover.
Leadership: Act as SME, collaborate with network/security/storage/DevOps teams, ensure VMware Validated Designs, document decisions and SOPs.
Required Skills: Deep hands-on VCF 4.x/5.x, vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T (VXLAN, BGP/OSPF), SDDC Manager, Aria Suite, HCX, and migration experience. Automation with Lifecycle Manager, PowerCLI, or Ansible. Certifications preferred: VCIX/VCAP/VCDX (DCV/NV). Preferred: Large enterprise VCF design, public cloud integration (VMware on AWS, Azure VMware Solution), ITIL/TOGAF, strong executive presentation skills.