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
1. Lead VCF architecture design and implementation for VMware Cloud 9
2. Support VCF ennoblement, including platform readiness and adoption
3. Design and build core VCF components (compute, storage, networking, lifecycle)
4. Provide architectural guidance and best practices for enterprise environments
5. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure successful delivery
6. Support troubleshooting, optimisation, and knowledge transfer
Experience:
7. Deep expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) architecture
8. Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise VCF environments
9. Strong understanding of VMware full stack (vSphere, NSX, vSAN, SDDC Manager)
10. Experience supporting cloud modernisation initiatives in regulated environments
11. Ability to work independently in a part-time, advisory capacity
12. Financial services or highly regulated industry experience
13. Prior involvement in VMware Cloud major version upgrades or greenfield builds
Company:
14. Initial 5 Month Contract
15. Global consultancy firm
16. Competitive day rate
17. 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.