Job SearchVCF Architect - Italy# VCF Architect - ItalyJob Reference No.CR/030852Job Type: ContractLocation: Mainz, GermanyJob Reference No.: CR/030852We are seeking an experienced Senior VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Architect to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of enterprise private and hybrid cloud platforms. This role requires a hands-on architect with deep VMware expertise, capable of shaping cloud strategy, driving infrastructure transformation, and providing technical leadership across complex programmes.***Please note, this is a 6-month extendable contract, and we're looking for fluent Italian-speakers.*****Key Responsibilities:*** Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) solutions.* Define cloud strategies, target architectures, and technology roadmaps aligned to business objectives.* Design and implement solutions across vSphere, NSX-T, vSAN, Aria Suite, HCX, and Tanzu.* Drive platform automation and standardisation using Terraform, Ansible, PowerCLI, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.* Provide technical leadership, governance, and architectural oversight throughout project lifecycles.* Support cloud transformation, data centre modernisation, and workload migration initiatives.* Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, security, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions.* Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.**Required Experience:*** Extensive experience designing and delivering VMware Cloud Foundation environments within large enterprise organisations.* Strong expertise in VCF, vSphere, NSX-T, vSAN, Aria Suite, and enterprise virtualisation technologies.* Proven experience with private cloud, hybrid cloud, and infrastructure transformation programmes.* Solid understanding of networking, storage, disaster recovery, and security best practices.* Experience integrating VMware platforms with Azure VMware Solution (AVS), VMware Cloud on AWS, or other cloud services.* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders.**Desirable Skills & Certifications:*** VMware certifications such as VCP, VCAP, VCF Specialist, or VCDX.* TOGAF or other architecture certifications.* Experience with Kubernetes, Tanzu, and cloud-native technologies.* Exposure to Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud platforms.**What We're Looking For:** A technically strong architect who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, drive cloud adoption initiatives, and provide leadership across complex VMware environments while ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and operationally efficient.Share this job## Apply for **this Position**Or contact our consultant:### Isaac Bansonisaacbanson@pentaconsulting.com #J-18808-Ljbffr
VCF Architect - Italy in Mainz
