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 performanceECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy