VMware Senior Architect - SC CLEARED

VMware Senior Architect

• Contract Type: Contractor
• Location: Portsmouth
• Rate: £550 per day inside IR35
• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, Hybrid
• Clearance level: SC Clearance active
• Contract Duration: 6 months (likely extension)

We are seeking a highly skilled VMware Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade virtualisation solutions. This role is pivotal in delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance environments using VMware vSphere, vSAN, and Horizon View. As a VMware Architect, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI) and support secure remote access deployments.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Design and implement VMware Horizon View environments within secure enterprise settings.
• Architect and optimise VMware vSAN solutions for performance and scalability.
• Manage VMware vCenter and ESXi hosts, ensuring efficient operation and security.
• Plan and deploy Horizon environments, focusing on display protocols like Blast Extreme and PCoIP, desktop pools, and application provisioning.
• Lead technical discussions with stakeholders to align architecture with business needs.
• Produce detailed documentation on design decisions and implementation guides to support the project lifecycle.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in designing and implementing VMware Horizon View environments in secure enterprise settings.
• Deep knowledge of VMware vSAN architecture and performance optimisation.
• Familiarity with VMware vCenter and ESXi host management.
• Strong understanding of Horizon deployment planning, including display protocols, desktop pools, and application provisioning.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical discussions with stakeholders.
• Excellent documentation skills for design decisions and implementation guides.

Desirable Skills:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) for image automation.