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 on an inital 5 months contract, 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: Initial 5 Month Contract Global consultancy firm Competitive day rate Hybrid working - 3 days based in London Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.