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VMware Architect - VCF, NSX-T

CBS ButlerBristol, Somerset🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 22 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This on-site VMware Architect role offers a compelling opportunity to design and lead secure, enterprise-level infrastructure solutions within a high-security environment, perfect for experienced architects with strong VCF and NSX-T expertise. If you excel in technical leadership and secure infrastructure design, this contract offers a competitive daily rate and the chance to contribute to a critical program. Apply today to leverage your skills in this impactful position.

Quick Overview

Salary
£700 - £720/mo
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

VMware Architect - DV Cleared

Location: South West (100% On-site)
Contract: Initial 6 months+
Start: September 2026

Rate: £700 to £720 per day - Inside IR35

We are looking for an experienced VMWare Architect to join a secure programme delivering enterprise infrastructure solutions within a high-security environment. This role requires a hands-on architect with strong experience across VMware, networking, identity management, and secure infrastructure design.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions.
  • Produce High and Low Level Designs (HLDs/LLDs) and technical documentation.
  • Provide technical leadership throughout project delivery.
  • Architect VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and NSX-T environments.
  • Design enterprise networking, Firewall, routing, and switching solutions.
  • Provide expertise across Active Directory, ADFS, Windows, and Linux platforms.
  • Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and operational standards.

Essential Skills

  • Proven experience as a Technical or Infrastructure Architect.
  • Strong VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and NSX-T experience.
  • Enterprise networking, security, Firewall, routing, and switching expertise.
  • Active Directory and ADFS architecture experience.
  • Windows and Linux infrastructure knowledge.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.

Desirable

  • Hybrid cloud and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles.

Security Requirements

Candidates must hold active UKSV DV clearance (transferable).

Skills

Active Directory
Compliance
VMware
Zero Trust

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