VMware Architect
Robert Half have partnered with a global consultancy firm to recruit for a highly experienced VMware Architect to support a large-scale VMware Cloud 9 deployment for a global financial services client.
This role will focus on VCF enablement, architecture design, build, and adoption, ensuring the platform is production-ready and aligned with enterprise standards.
Responsibilities:
- Lead VCF architecture design and implementation for VMware Cloud 9
- Support VCF ennoblement, including platform readiness and adoption
- Design and build core VCF components (compute, storage, networking, lifecycle)
- Provide architectural guidance and best practices for enterprise environments
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure successful delivery
- Support troubleshooting, optimisation, and knowledge transfer
Experience:
- Deep expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) architecture
- Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise VCF environments
- Strong understanding of VMware full stack (vSphere, NSX, vSAN, SDDC Manager)
- Experience supporting cloud modernisation initiatives in regulated environments
- Ability to work independently in a part-time, advisory capacity
- Financial services or highly regulated industry experience
- Prior involvement in VMware Cloud major version upgrades or greenfield builds
Company:
- Global consultancy firm
- Competitive day rate
- Hybrid working - 3 days based in London
- 6 month initial contract
Requirements
VMWare, VCS, Cloud 9