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.
08/09/2025
Full time
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.
Senior Architect - VMware - Must have an Active SC Clearance - Hybrid Join us as a Senior Architect leading the design and delivery of secure, scalable VMware solutions across enterprise environments. What you'll do as a Senior Architect - VMware Lead end-to-end architecture for VMware vSphere, vSAN and Horizon View. Define and deliver VDI solutions, ensuring high performance and secure remote access. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and steer technical discussions with stakeholders. Produce clear high-quality design documents and implementation guides. What you'll bring as a Senior Architect - VMware Proven experience designing and implementing VMware Horizon View in secure enterprises. Deep knowledge of VMware vSAN architecture and performance optimisation. Strong VMware vCenter and ESXi host management skills. Expertise in Horizon planning: display protocols (Blast Extreme, PCoIP), desktop pools and application provisioning. Ability to work independently, influence decisions and own outcomes. Desirable for the Senior Architect - VMware VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent. Experience with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) for image automation. Why this Senior Architect - VMware role? Shape enterprise virtualisation strategy and see your designs in production. Work with supportive teams that value craftsmanship, clarity and impact. Ready to make a difference as our Senior Architect ? To apply, send your CV by pressing the apply button.
08/09/2025
Contractor
Senior Architect - VMware - Must have an Active SC Clearance - Hybrid Join us as a Senior Architect leading the design and delivery of secure, scalable VMware solutions across enterprise environments. What you'll do as a Senior Architect - VMware Lead end-to-end architecture for VMware vSphere, vSAN and Horizon View. Define and deliver VDI solutions, ensuring high performance and secure remote access. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and steer technical discussions with stakeholders. Produce clear high-quality design documents and implementation guides. What you'll bring as a Senior Architect - VMware Proven experience designing and implementing VMware Horizon View in secure enterprises. Deep knowledge of VMware vSAN architecture and performance optimisation. Strong VMware vCenter and ESXi host management skills. Expertise in Horizon planning: display protocols (Blast Extreme, PCoIP), desktop pools and application provisioning. Ability to work independently, influence decisions and own outcomes. Desirable for the Senior Architect - VMware VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent. Experience with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) for image automation. Why this Senior Architect - VMware role? Shape enterprise virtualisation strategy and see your designs in production. Work with supportive teams that value craftsmanship, clarity and impact. Ready to make a difference as our Senior Architect ? To apply, send your CV by pressing the apply button.
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