Platform Architect

• Lead the design and architecture of VMware environments across multiple sites
• Drive consolidation and migration of existing infrastructure into a central platform
• Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to shape technical direction
• Ensure scalability, performance and security across the environment
• Support delivery teams through implementation phases

Technologies:

• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• Support
• Security
• VMware

• Strong VMware experience (vSphere, vCenter, ESXi)
• Experience in architecture / design-led roles
• Proven background in infrastructure migrations or consolidation projects
• Solid understanding of enterprise infrastructure (compute, storage, networking)
• Exposure to NSX or software-defined networking is advantageous
• Experience within multi-site or complex environments (desirable)
• Knowledge of hybrid/cloud environments (Azure/AWS) (desirable)
• Previous involvement in large-scale transformation projects (desirable)

We are a growing organisation undergoing a significant infrastructure transformation, and we are looking to bring in a Platform Architect to take ownership of our virtualisation and data centre strategy. This role will be key in designing and delivering a consolidated, scalable platform, integrating multiple environments into a centralised estate. We offer a hybrid working model based in Leeds, a competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to lead a major infrastructure programme with clear impact on our long-term technical strategy.