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JD/Role Overview - Complete JD attached for reference - Candidates must be strong VDI platform engineers with hands-on Horizon experience (not desktop support), with good exposure to vSphere and en terprise VDI operations . Must-Have Skills Strong hands-on experience with VMware/Omnissa Horizon (VDI platform) Solid understanding of Horizon architecture (Connection Servers, UAG, Pods, Pools, Images) Experience managing enterprise VDI environments (run & operations) Good knowledge of vSphere (vCenter, ESXi) Proven experience in VDI performance tuning & troubleshooting (end-to-end) Strong Windows Server knowledge (AD, GPO, DNS, authentication) Experience supporting Windows/Linux VDI desktops Strong problem-solving across platform, infrastructure, and user experience Good-to-Have Skills Experience with App Volumes/application layering tools Knowledge of Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM) or similar profile tools Exposure to NSX/network segmentation in VDI setups Experience in regulated/high-availability environments Exposure to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)/platform engineering Basic understanding of storage and networking in VDI ecosystems

Infrastructure Engineering Specialist / Platform Engineer Location: London (on-site, 5 days per week) Duration: 12 months Umbrella only Clearance required: DV Our client, a leading UK communications provider, is hiring for a talented Infrastructure Engineering Specialist to join a high profile project building a new network management system. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies including VMware Cloud Foundation, automation tools like Ansible, and on premises infrastructure, supporting the deployment of a future proof network environment. What you'll be doing: Manage the implementation of high level designs for stable, secure network and infrastructure environments. Maintain and support IT infrastructure components, tools, and services across network, security, storage, and compute. Collaborate with cross functional teams to translate architectural designs into operational systems. Lead the support and optimisation of infrastructure, including hardware, software, and communication links. Develop documentation and tooling to streamline infrastructure management. Audit and report on system health, performance, and security, recommending improvements. Mentor fellow engineers and stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends. What you'll bring: Proven experience with VMware technologies (ESX, vCentre, vCF), Windows/Linux/Mac server management, and containerisation (Kubernetes, VKS). Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Java) and automation experience with tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet. Knowledge of network configuration, enterprise storage solutions (NetApp, EMC), and security monitoring tools (Elastic SIEM, Tenable). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and configuration management. Excellent communication skills, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem solving. Security clearance at DV level is required. Join a team committed to technical excellence and innovation, working at the heart of a business that shapes the UK's digital future. If you're passionate about infrastructure engineering and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Insight Enterprises is seeking a VMware Cloud Foundation Consultant / Solutions Architect in Uxbridge, England. The role involves designing hybrid cloud architectures and managing deployments for enterprise clients across EMEA. You will utilize your technical expertise and consulting skills to ensure project success while maintaining strong relationships with partners like VMware. This hybrid position includes working on client sites as well as from home, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.

AVEVA Denmark is looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect to lead the design and strategic evolution of hybrid infrastructure platforms. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of hands-on experience in infrastructure and cloud technologies, specifically with VMware and Azure/AWS. This full-time (hybrid) role involves responsibilities such as defining architectures for VMware VCF9.0 and ensuring operational adoption of observability strategies. The position offers a flexible benefits fund, generous leave options, and a commitment to inclusivity in the workplace.

Job Title: IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect Location: Cambridge London Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid) AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking IT Infrastructure Solutions Architect to lead the architecture, design, and strategic evolution of our hybrid infrastructure platforms, driving forward automation. Responsibilities Define and maintain reference architectures and target state designs for VMware VCF9.0 platform architecture and lifecycle patterns. Define Aria Operations observability strategy (telemetry standards, alert philosophy, capacity/performance governance, service reporting) and ensure operational adoption. Define VCF Automation platform approach (catalog/service design, templates/guardrails, governance, operational model) and guide implementation and sustainment. Define backup/recovery architecture using Veeam and Data Domain, including recoverability assurance and DR readiness patterns. Define hybrid cloud architecture and operating model across Azure and AWS (connectivity, identity/access concepts, monitoring/logging, backup/security baselines). Define VDI/RDS architecture and standards: define operationally supportable architectures and standards for Omnissa Horizon, Workspace ONE, and Microsoft RDS (availability, scalability, security controls, patch/lifecycle strategy, monitoring, DR considerations). Golden image strategy: define enterprise image/template strategy, including repeatable build pipelines with Packer, template/content distribution using VMware Content Library, validation gates, versioning, rollback, and security hardening baselines. Lead solution design and implementation for major infrastructure programmes, migrations, and technology refresh initiatives, ensuring designs are scalable, secure, cost effective, and operationally supportable. Serve as escalation point for the most complex cross domain incidents and systemic problem elimination; ensure strong problem records and post incident outputs in ServiceNow. Establish engineering standards for automation and configuration management. Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor solutions; produce technology assessments, proof of concept outcomes, and formal recommendations to IT leadership. Mentor and coach infrastructure engineers, raising engineering standards, sharing architectural knowledge, and supporting professional development. Essential Qualifications At least 12 years of infrastructure/platform engineering experience including architecture ownership and hands on delivery. Expert level, hands on experience of virtualization/private cloud capability (VMware/VCF strongly preferred). Experience deploying and operating Horizon/Workspace ONE/RDS at enterprise scale (preferred). Strong expertise in storage architecture including SAN (Fibre Channel and/or iSCSI), VSAN, NAS, and software defined storage concepts. Experience or exposure to infrastructure as code. Proven capability to architect and operationalize enterprise monitoring/observability standards (Logic Monitor and Aria Operations). Proven capability to architect, govern, and troubleshoot provisioning automation (VCF Automation). Proven backup/recovery architecture and operational assurance experience (Veeam/Data Domain patterns, DR test strategy). Hybrid cloud engineering and operations knowledge across Azure and AWS (preferred). Strong Windows Server and Linux (preferred) engineering expertise; ability to define standards and troubleshoot complex issues. Experience operating in global enterprise environments with audit/compliance expectations. Strong security by design mindset and stakeholder management skills; ability to lead through influence as an individual contributor. Preferred Qualifications VMware Certified (Advanced) Professional (VCP/VCAP) or VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) or equivalent VCF level certification. Hands on experience operating VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)9.0 (SDDC Manager, lifecycle management, vSAN, NSX) in a production environment. Higher education in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Benefits Flexible benefits fund Emergency leave days Adoption leave 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) Pension Life cover Private medical insurance Parental leave Education assistance programme Hybrid working: We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process. AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.

Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year Requirements We need previous experience in VMware presales solutions architecture within a UK cloud and IT infrastructure-focused solution provider or MSP. We need strong subject matter expertise in VMware and datacentre or hybrid infrastructure. We need a broad understanding of datacentre technologies, including major server, storage, and virtualisation solutions. We need depth of expertise in VMware technologies, including VMware Cloud Foundation 9, VCF 9, vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, VCF Operations, VCF Automation, HCX, ARIA, and SDDC. We value relevant certifications such as Broadcom/VMware VCP, VCAP, VCIX, VCDX, or Broadcom Partner certifications, though these are not essential. We are looking for someone ready to work in a senior presales solutions architecture role with potential to grow into a Principal or Practice Lead position. We need someone who is comfortable operating in the UK channel and supporting a top-level partner environment. Responsibilities We work with customers to provide presales and solutions architecture services for VMware and hybrid infrastructure solutions. We design and advise on VMware-based datacentre and hybrid infrastructure architectures. We support customer engagements by translating technical requirements into practical VMware solutions. We act as a VMware subject matter expert across the full presales lifecycle. We contribute to building and growing our VMware practice as part of our wider cloud and IT infrastructure services business. We collaborate with customers and internal teams to shape technical proposals and solution designs. We help drive the development of our presales solutions architecture and technical consultancy capabilities. We support continued practice growth with the potential to step into a Principal or Practice Lead role. Technologies Cloud Support VMware Architect More We are a leading VMware partner and multi-vendor cloud and IT infrastructure solutions and services provider, and we are continuing to expand our presales solutions architecture and technical consultancy practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us in a senior VMware-focused presales role with a clear path for growth into a Principal or Practice Lead position as our VMware practice develops. We offer a hybrid infrastructure environment, exceptional career development opportunities, and the chance to join a top-level partner with ambitious growth plans. The role is based in the UK and includes a salary of £90,000 to £120,000 plus a £5,400 car allowance.

About the job We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our existing experienced team. What do we look for in a Senior Infrastructure Engineer? This role requires the highest level of UK security clearance. Responsibilities likely to include: Maintain, improve, and secure SiXworks' multi classification, virtualised, collaboration and development environments. Work with IT infrastructure colleagues to improve SiXworks' 'Secure by Design' capabilities, internally and across its projects. Provide Infrastructure support to SiXworks' public cloud SaaS offerings (Office 365) as well as project based systems (public, private and hybrid clouds) in implementation and support lifecycles. Perform maintenance tasks on the infrastructure through change control. Assist with monitoring and management of SiXworks' and project based ticketing and alerting systems for new changes and security alerts. Triage monitoring alerts and perform appropriate action. Maintain monitoring components in line with infrastructure developments. Ensure all platforms are patched in line with provider recommendations and SiXworks security policy. Quickly and accurately assess impact of incidents, initiate return to service and ensure follow up actions are completed. Identify trends and problems and plan changes to improve stability and performance. Maintain cutting edge knowledge and skills in the design and build of secure public, private, and hybrid cloud and network technologies. Develop personal knowledge through study/research toward vocational certifications in relevant technologies/vendors. Advise customers and project teams on infrastructure and support aspects. Cascade knowledge through knowledge articles for the team and wider organisation. Support the SiXworks team in winning business. Essential Skills and Qualities Team Player Windows Server 2016+ administration. RedHat Openshift Linux (CentOS/RedHat/Ubuntu) EUD provisioning (Autopilot), maintenance, patching and hardening. SSO - concepts and operation. Understanding of working in protectively marked environments. VMware Azure Networking Automation (scripting ansible/powershell) Desirable skills: Kubernetes administration e.g. VMware TKGI VMware vSphere/vCenter/VCF. Azure/Microsoft 365 administration. DevSecOps Tooling Elastic Nessus Application Packaging HashiCorp Terraform HashiCorp Vault Experience working in Agile sprints About SiXworks SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail safe fast cutting edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments. We are unified in our mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of secure, digital technology to improve the operational agility of Defence and National Security. This is an exciting time for us, we have ambitious plans for continued growth and development, and we are seeking to add brilliant, experienced, motivated, and passionate people to our team to work with us on this journey. Why join SiXworks? Our team is a fusion of brilliance, featuring senior operational, technical, and business leaders from various industries and the armed forces. We're also powered by a league of extraordinary IT engineers, architects, developers, and project managers. Together, we're an unstoppable force of digital innovation! What can we offer in return? SiXworks offers a unique work culture around our core principles Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity. In addition to a competitive salary below are some of our benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. Private Medical Insurance. Life Assurance Scheme Pension scheme Professional Development opportunities. Cycle to Work scheme. Perks at Work scheme. Discretionary Bonus scheme. A word on UK Security Clearance Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK () SiXworks is an IBM subsidiary which has been acquired by IBM and will be integrated into the IBM organisation. SiXworks will be the hiring entity. By proceeding with this application, you understand that SiXworks will share your personal information with other IBM subsidiaries involved in your recruitment process, wherever these are located. More information on how IBM protects your personal information, including the safeguards in case of cross border data transfer, are available here:

Work on Technology That Protects What Matters At SiXworks, we build secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions. Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter. We're looking for an Infrastructure Engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges and wants their work to have real operational impact. What You'll Do As an Infrastructure Engineer, you'll help design, build, and deliver secure digital solutions in highly secure environments. You'll work alongside engineers, architects, and delivery specialists to develop technology that enables faster, safer decision making for critical operations. Your work may include: Maintain, improve, and secure SiXworks' multi classification, virtualised, collaboration and development environments. Work with IT infrastructure colleagues to improve SiXworks' 'Secure by Design' capabilities, internally and across its projects. Provide Infrastructure support to SiXworks' public cloud SaaS offerings (Office 365) as well as project based systems (public, private and hybrid clouds) in implementation and support lifecycles. Perform maintenance tasks on the infrastructure through change control. Assist with monitoring and management of SiXworks' and project based ticketing and alerting systems for new changes and security alerts. Triage monitoring alerts and perform appropriate action. Maintain monitoring components in line with infrastructure developments. Ensure all platforms are patched in line with provider recommendations and SiXworks security policy. Quickly and accurately assess impact of incidents, initiate return to service and ensure follow up actions are completed. Identify trends and problems and plan changes to improve stability and performance. Maintain cutting edge knowledge and skills in the design and build of secure public, private and hybrid cloud and network technologies. Develop personal knowledge through study/research toward vocational certifications in relevant technologies/vendors. Advise customers and project teams on infrastructure and support aspects. Cascade knowledge through knowledge articles for the team and wider organisation. What We're Looking For We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges. You don't need to tick every box, but we're particularly interested in people with skills/experience in: Windows Server 2016+ administration. VMware vSphere/vCenter/VCF.Azure/Microsoft 365 administration. Linux (CentOS/RedHat/Ubuntu). PowerShell. EUD provisioning (Autopilot), maintenance, patching and hardening. SSO - concepts and operation. Understanding of working in protectively marked environments. Kubernetes administration e.g. VMware TKGI DevSec. Ops Tooling Elastic Nessus. Application Packaging. HashiCorp. Terraform. HashiCorp. Vault. Experience working in Agile sprints. Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered. About SiXworks SiXworks is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. We focus on digital experimentation, secure by design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help our customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges. Our team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive. Why Join Us Our culture is guided by six principles: Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity our North Star for how we work. SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail safe fast cutting edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments. As an end to end digital innovation and delivery partner, we turn complex challenges into mission critical digital advantages. This is a thrilling time for us, with ambitious plans for growth. We are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self motivated people to join the team on our journey. A word on UK Security Clearance Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK () Interested? Please apply!

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - MOD / Defence / SC Cleared Outside IR35 - £550-600 per day - Long projects Farnborough - onsite Contract role for a senior level infrastructure engineer, who is a self-starter, can lead projects and adaptable to different technologies within a secure / defence environment. You will need to have active Security Clearance (SC) and be on site in Farnborough 5 days per week. You will need to have demonstrable experience and deep knowledge of the following: Windows Server / Domain Services - strong understanding of AD, GPOs, domain architecture. VMware - hands on experience with VCF, NSX, vCenter, SAN integration, and ESXi. Hyper V - practical exposure to virtualisation management and configuration. PKI / Encryption - understanding of certificate services, key management, and secure communication. Networking - switch configuration, VLANs (including SAN related VLANs), routing fundamentals. Linux - operational capability across common distributions. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation - experience with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar. There is long project potential, Outside IR35 and ready to hire. Projects are typically the innovative or emerging projects with the MOD.

VMware & Hybrid Infrastructure - PreSales Solutions Architect - VMware Cloud Foundation 9 (VCF9 - vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria Automation) £100,000 to £120,000 + £5,400 car allowance. UK Wide. VMware focused PreSales Solutions Architect in the UK channel. Fantastic opportunity to join a leading VMware partner and multi vendor Cloud & IT Infrastructure Solutions & Services Provider as they continue to grow their top level Presales Solutions Architecture and Technical Consultancy practices. You will lead presales activity across Hybrid Infrastructure opportunities, working closely with customers to understand their environments and shape future state technology designs. You will be responsible for producing high quality technical designs, bid responses, and proposals, taking full ownership of allocated opportunities. The role includes on site customer engagement to gather requirements, run workshops, and present solution designs that address real business needs. Key Focus VMware and Datacentre/Hybrid Infrastructure subject matter expert with a broad understanding of DC technologies, including major server, storage, virtualisation solutions and a depth of expertise in VMware specifically. You will work with customers to provide Pre Sales and Solutions Architecture Services around VMware, DC/Hybrid Infrastructure, Dell, HPE, Netapp, Nutanix, Nimble, Pure and surrounding technology solutions. VMware Technologies VMware Cloud Foundation 9, VCF9 focused - however any/all of the following VMware technologies is also desired: vSphere, vSAN, vCloud, NSX, VMware Cloud Foundation, VCF, NSX, Aria Automation. Certifications Broadcom/VMware Certified Professional (VCP) VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) VMware Certified Implementation Expert (VCIX) VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) Broadcom Partner Certification - Proven Professional Broadcom Partner Certification - Certified Expert Broadcom Partner Certification - Broadcom Software Knight Career Path This is a great time to get into this business and into a Senior position which could quickly grow into a Principal or Practice Lead role in Presales Solutions Architecture. Eligibility If you're a VMware focused PreSales Solutions Architect in the UK channel, then this is one we should talk about for you. Opportunity Exceptional opportunity to join an outstanding organization with a commitment to providing outstanding personal development and career opportunities. Application Please hit the button to Apply and/or call Tim Davey at InfraView for further info.

VMware & Hybrid Infrastructure - PreSales Solutions Architect - VMware Cloud Foundation 9 (VCF9 - vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria Automation) £100,000 to £120,000 + £5,400 car allowance. UK Wide. VMware focused PreSales Solutions Architect in the UK channel. Fantastic opportunity to join a leading VMware partner and multi vendor Cloud & IT Infrastructure Solutions & Services Provider as they continue to grow their top level Presales Solutions Architecture and Technical Consultancy practices. You will lead presales activity across Hybrid Infrastructure opportunities, working closely with customers to understand their environments and shape future state technology designs. You will be responsible for producing high quality technical designs, bid responses, and proposals, taking full ownership of allocated opportunities. The role includes on site customer engagement to gather requirements, run workshops, and present solution designs that address real business needs. Key Focus VMware and Datacentre/Hybrid Infrastructure subject matter expert with a broad understanding of DC technologies, including major server, storage, virtualisation solutions and a depth of expertise in VMware specifically. You will work with customers to provide Pre Sales and Solutions Architecture Services around VMware, DC/Hybrid Infrastructure, Dell, HPE, Netapp, Nutanix, Nimble, Pure and surrounding technology solutions. VMware Technologies VMware Cloud Foundation 9, VCF9 focused - however any/all of the following VMware technologies is also desired: vSphere, vSAN, vCloud, NSX, VMware Cloud Foundation, VCF, NSX, Aria Automation. Certifications Broadcom/VMware Certified Professional (VCP) VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) VMware Certified Implementation Expert (VCIX) VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) Broadcom Partner Certification - Proven Professional Broadcom Partner Certification - Certified Expert Broadcom Partner Certification - Broadcom Software Knight Career Path This is a great time to get into this business and into a Senior position which could quickly grow into a Principal or Practice Lead role in Presales Solutions Architecture. Eligibility If you're a VMware focused PreSales Solutions Architect in the UK channel, then this is one we should talk about for you. Opportunity Exceptional opportunity to join an outstanding organization with a commitment to providing outstanding personal development and career opportunities. Application Please hit the button to Apply and/or call Tim Davey at InfraView for further info.

Israelvcforum is looking for a Solutions Architect (SA) to join their team, acting as a trusted advisor to customers post-purchase. This role involves guiding the adoption of Port's Internal Developer Portal (IDP), collaborating with platform and engineering teams to ensure deployment success. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in solutions architecture and excellent communication skills to engage both technical audiences and executives.

Consultant Solution/Technical Architect Department: Consultancy Employment Type: Full Time Location: United Kingdom / Hybrid Description The Consultant Solution / Technical Architect role provides an opportunity to support a wide range of UK public sector and defence organisations on nationally critical digital programmes. You will provide consultancy to UK public sector and defence organisations to help them get maximum benefit from their ICT investments. You will analyse and develop solution and technical architectures based on the needs of the customer, including the associated technologies and operational processes. You will also research and assess new or unfamiliar technologies developments and routes to exploit these in support of our customers. Our position as a client-side advisor means that this role requires significant stakeholder engagement, dealing directly with the client, including in resolving day day issues involved in assignment delivery and developing follow on opportunities, so excellent interpersonal and influencing skills are essential. You will produce high quality formal deliverables, sometimes to challenging timescales. Key Responsibilities Direct engagement with clients to understand their business drivers, requirements and constraints. Defining end to end solution architectures including Business, Information/Data, Applications and Infrastructure views. Development of solutions and product investigation/selection and supporting implementation in critical national infrastructure projects. Supporting large ICT procurements, including developing technical requirements and evaluating options. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential A track record in technical or solution architecture for digital projects or programmes is essential. The fast changing nature of the ICT environment together with the need to resource multiple, ad hoc assignments also requires the individual to be intellectually agile, proactive and self motivated - with the ability to apply a structured approach to often unfamiliar subject matter. Desirable Experience working on Digital or ICT programmes within the Defence and / or UK Public Sector. Solution Architecture development and review using industry standard frameworks or modelling standards (e.g. TOGAF, Archimate language) and tooling (such as BizzDesign, SparxEA or Archi). Experience with two or more of the following Cloud Platforms: Understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud, or VMware VCF (with ability to design cloud native or hybrid solutions). Suitable qualifications might include Cisco CCNP, Amazon Web Services Solution Architect, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Google Associate Cloud Engineer, VMware Certified Professional. A solid foundation in infrastructure. Understanding networking, integration of software defined networking within cloud, storage, virtualization, and server technologies such as Cisco, Dell, Palo Alto Integration & APIs: REST, event driven architectures, message brokers, API gateways. Data: data models, data flows, data governance, analytical platforms. Security: familiarity with NCSC and cloud security principles, identity & access management, zero trust, data protection and regulatory compliance. The nature of Actica's business means that a wide and varied background is preferable and the capability to adapt quickly to change is always required. While Guildford is our home base, consultants typically spend their time working remotely. For most clients, consultants spend 2 3 days working remotely and 2 3 days co located with colleagues at a client's site or our office in Guildford. For some projects, there will be a requirement to work up to 5 days a week co located with colleagues. All work is team based, with a high level of engagement with other Actica and client team members. Candidates must be eligible and willing to gain UK Security Clearance to apply for this position.

Life on the team Are you a Presales Solution Lead with deep expertise in Private Cloud technologies? Do you enjoy shaping strategy, influencing customers at senior levels, and turning complex infrastructure challenges into compelling, value led solutions? If you are a technical thought leader with strong commercial awareness and a passion for helping enterprise organisations modernise their data centres, Computacenter offers an exciting opportunity within our growing Data Center & Hybrid Solution Area. The Data Center & Hybrid business within Computacenter helps customers design, deploy and operate world class infrastructure to support their applications, data and business outcomes. As part of our ambition to become Europe's leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services, we are expanding our Private Cloud capability and are looking for an exceptional Presales Solution Lead to play a pivotal role in that journey. Computacenter is one of only two partners accredited by VMware to deliver services on their behalf. This role focuses on identifying, shaping and proposing Private Cloud solutions for customers embarking on significant infrastructure and cloud transformation programmes. What you'll do Leading the technical engagement on complex Private Cloud and data centre transformation opportunities Qualifying customer requirements and shaping end to end solutions based on VMware technologies and Computacenter services Acting as the principal technical champion for the VMware ecosystem within Computacenter Building long term, trusted relationships with senior technical and business stakeholders Supporting pipeline growth and contributing directly to sales success for the Data Center & Hybrid Solution Area Scoping, defining and enabling services engagements, including the draw down of VMware services via customer entitlements Influencing the evolution of vendor propositions and Private Cloud strategy in collaboration with Group Development and the Office of the CTO Representing Computacenter at VMware partner boards, forums and industry events, acting as a technical escalation point where required Collaborating across Professional Services, Managed Services, Solution Leaders and Architects to deliver integrated customer outcomes Providing market, proposition and competitive insight from VMware to support sales and solution positioning Feeding real world customer challenges back into solution development to ensure offerings remain relevant and compelling Working with marketing teams to translate technical propositions into clear, customer facing messaging Supporting the development of sales enablement materials, training and internal education related to Private Cloud and VMware What you'll need Proven experience owning customer relationships from a technical or presales standpoint Deep technical expertise and strong relationships within the VMware ecosystem Experience designing innovative customer solutions aligned to vendor platforms Commercial awareness and the ability to identify and develop revenue opportunities Experience positioning and selling professional services alongside technology solutions Demonstrable experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 5/9) Active involvement in the VMware community (e.g. VMUG, vExpert, or similar) About us Computacenter is a leading independent provider of IT infrastructure services, with about 21,000 employees worldwide. We work at the heart of digitisation, advising organisations on IT strategy, implementing the most appropriate technology and managing our customers' infrastructures. We offer a friendly, open working environment without too much fuss about hierarchy. We are looking for professionals with diverse competencies, personalities and strengths who want to live our shared value of teamwork and performance.

About SHI International Corp. Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We've grown every year since, and today we're proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI's concierge approach to help them solve what's next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees - all 7,000 of them. Benefits Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S. Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities. Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family. World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive - in our offices or yours. Job Summary The Senior Datacentre Solutions Architect is responsible for the end-to-end architectural ownership, technical design authority, and governance of complex datacentre and hybrid cloud infrastructure solutions across compute, storage, data protection, networking, and resilience. Operating as a senior technical authority and trusted adviser, this role works with enterprise customers to define strategy, lead complex solution sales engagements, and deliver architectures that align business outcomes, technology maturity, and operational excellence. The Senior Solutions Architect also plays a key role in mentoring others, shaping standards, and influencing practice direction. Role Purpose The role of a Senior Solutions Architect is to provide customers with impartial, industry leading architectural guidance, helping them define and execute datacentre and hybrid cloud strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes; act as a technical leader and escalation point for complex or high risk opportunities; partner with Sales to open and expand high value, strategic accounts, demonstrating credibility through depth of expertise and strength of architectural opinion; and lead solution engagements from inception through values based design, governance, and handover into delivery. Key Responsibilities Customer & Commercial Engagement Work closely with customers, Account Managers, and Business Development Managers to qualify, shape, and lead complex opportunities, translating business requirements into robust technical architectures. Maintain accurate opportunity data within SHI's CRM to support forecasting, reporting, and pipeline governance. Identify and drive expansion and upsell opportunities, coordinating specialist resources from across SHI where required. Architecture Ownership & Design Authority Act as design authority for datacentre and hybrid cloud infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with customer objectives, operational capability, and architectural best practice. Own architectural decisions across multi vendor environments and challenge designs where necessary to protect quality, resilience, and long term value. Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, security principles, and lifecycle considerations. VMware & Cloud Foundation Leadership Lead the architecture and design of VMware based platforms, with strong emphasis on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) as a strategic foundation for private, hybrid, and multi cloud environments. Design and govern solutions incorporating vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and SDDC Manager, including integration with backup, DR, and operational tooling. Advise customers on VCF adoption strategies, migration paths, operating models, and roadmap alignment. Sizing, Modelling & Financial Awareness Perform detailed sizing, capacity planning, and performance modelling to ensure solutions meet functional, non functional, and budgetary requirements. Produce TCO, ROI, and business case models, articulating the cost and value implications of architectural decisions across Capex and Opex. Documentation & Assurance Produce and assure high quality technical and commercial documentation, including RFP responses, High Level Designs (HLDs), Statements of Work (SoWs), TCO models and business cases. Ensure documentation quality reflects senior level ownership and attention to detail. Delivery Handover & Lifecycle Support Own the handover of designs into Professional Services, ensuring clarity, completeness, and alignment. Act as an architectural escalation point during delivery and transition into service where required. Internal Leadership & Collaboration Build strong working relationships across Sales, Professional Services, Partners, and the wider Solutions & Specialist Architect (SSA) community. Contribute to the definition, documentation, and adoption of architectural standards, patterns, and best practices. Mentor and support less experienced architects and engineers within the practice. Partner & Vendor Engagement maintain strong relationships with key technology partners (including VMware, Dell, HPE, Pure Storage, NetApp). Stay current with product roadmaps, reference architectures, and market trends, acting as a technically agnostic adviser to customers. Qualifications, Skills & Experience Essential Experience 7+ years in datacentre, infrastructure, or hybrid cloud architecture roles. Proven experience acting as senior solution design authority on complex, enterprise scale engagements. Strong multi vendor experience across Dell, HPE, Pure Storage, NetApp, and VMware ecosystems. Demonstrable experience designing and governing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)-based platforms. Core Technical Skills Enterprise compute and virtualisation platforms (VMware-centric, including VCF). VMware technologies: vSphere, vSAN, NSX, SDDC Manager. Storage architectures: SAN, NAS, object storage. Data protection, backup, and disaster recovery design. Resilient, scalable datacentre and hybrid cloud architectures. Essential Attributes Self driven, highly motivated, and comfortable operating with minimal supervision. Strong analytical and structured problem solving skills. Ability to communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non technical stakeholders, including senior leadership. Confidence to challenge, influence, and guide customers and internal teams. Commercially astute with strong awareness of financial and business impact of design choices. Strategic mindset with meticulous attention to detail. Passion for technology and its ability to deliver meaningful business outcomes. Desirable Qualifications & Certifications VMware certifications (VCF / VCP / VCAP highly desirable). Dell, HPE ASE (Compute & Storage), Pure Storage FlashArray / FlashBlade, NetApp certifications. Cloud, automation, or operational tooling certifications considered advantageous. Equal Employment Opportunity - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status Equal Employment Opportunity - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status.