VMware Consultant – Cloud Foundation
IT Expert Senior (Senior Engineer / Consultant)
Location: Remote with occasional client visits (London / client sites as required)
Contract Type: Contract – Associate Role
Duration: ASAP – April 2026
Day Rate: £550–£630 (dependent on experience) – inside ir35
Clearance: SC Cleared preferred (non-SC, clearable candidates welcomed)
Overview
We are looking for an IT Expert Senior with strong hands-on experience in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5.2) to support delivery across enterprise-scale customer environments. This role suits a senior VMware engineer or consultant looking to work on complex, long-running VCF programmes with progression towards VCF9. (we will train and cert you to VCF9)
You will operate as a key delivery consultant within project teams, supporting build, automation, optimisation and operational handover activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Build, configure and support VMware Cloud Foundation platforms (VCF 5.2)
* Assist with upgrades and readiness for VCF9 environments
* Support vSphere, vSAN, NSX and Aria Suite implementations
* Deliver automation and provisioning using Aria Automation and scripting tools
* Contribute to technical documentation and operational handover
* Work collaboratively within secure, multi-supplier delivery teams
Skills & Experience
* 2+ years’ experience working with VMware Cloud Foundation
* Strong hands-on capability across core VMware technologies
* VMware certification (VCF / VCP preferred)
* Exposure to Aria Operations and Aria Automation
* Automation and scripting experience beneficial
* Comfortable operating in structured, security-aware environments
* SC Clearance preferred, or willingness and eligibility to obtain clearance
Engagement Model (Both Roles)
* Engagement as an associate consultant, assigned per customer project
* Expectation of continuous work, potentially across multiple clients
* Remote-first delivery with occasional on-site attendance
* Travel and accommodation expenses covered where required