Job Description
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.