VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 9) Architect, Kubernetes, VKS, 3 months+, Outside IR35, £Good

We are looking for an experienced VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 9) Architect with strong Kubernetes/VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) expertise to support a customer. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior consultant looking for a part time engagement, starting at approximately 10 hours per week, with the potential for additional project work (although this cannot be guaranteed).

The Role

You will be responsible for designing and leading the adoption of VKS within VMware Cloud Foundation 9, working closely with customer stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and modern Kubernetes platforms.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading customer design workshops and technical discussions
• Designing VKS clusters and Kubernetes workload domains
• Integrating VKS with VCF 9, NSX, AVI Load Balancer, and vSAN/CNS
• Defining Kubernetes adoption strategies and technical roadmaps
• Producing architecture documentation and reference designs
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring project consultants

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a VMware Cloud Foundation Architect
• Strong hands-on experience with VCF 9 (essential)
• Extensive Kubernetes and VKS (formerly Tanzu Kubernetes Grid) experience
• Experience with NSX, AVI Load Balancer, and container networking
• Knowledge of container storage using vSAN/CNS
• Experience designing enterprise Kubernetes platforms
• Strong customer-facing consulting and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD and GitOps methodologies

Desirable

• VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Architect (2V0-13.25)
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD or CKS)
• Hybrid cloud experience (VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution or Google Cloud VMware Engine)

If you have the skills and experience, please send your CV in for review.