SC VMware Architect - Hybrid

Role: VMware Architect
Location: Hybrid working, based in Portsmouth
Clearance Level: SC
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Duration: 6 months initially
Target Start Date: 01/09/2025
Target End Date: 28/02/2026
Recruitment Type (Contractor or Temp): Contractor

Brief overview on the role/project:
We are seeking a highly skilled VMware Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade virtualisation solutions. The role focuses on delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance environments using VMware vSphere, vSAN, and Horizon View. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI) and support secure remote access deployments.

Mandatory skills:
- Proven experience 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 (Blast Extreme, PCoIP), 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. Experience with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) for image automation.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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