VCF Consultant

Role: ArchitectWork Model: Partial RemoteStart Date: ASAP (pending paperwork), expected 14 September 2026 End Date: 15 January Engagement: Part‑time (2.5 days per week)Duration: Initial 3‑month period (13 weeks)Clearance: Not required

Role Overview

The customer is seeking an experienced VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Architect to support a critical transition and upgrade path from VCF 5.2.1.2 → VCF 9.1 . The architect will lead discovery, assessment, design and documentation activities, working directly with technical and business stakeholders in a telco environment. On‑site presence in Châtillon or Lyon is required for workshops, design sessions and stakeholder meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the customer with the transition and upgrade path from VCF 5.2.1.2 to VCF 9.1

• Lead discovery, assessment and design workshops

• Produce high‑quality technical documentation , including:

  • High‑Level Designs (HLD)

  • Migration strategies from VCF 5.x to VCF 9.1

• Engage directly with customer stakeholders in architecture and design discussions

• Provide expert guidance on VCF 9 architecture, design, capabilities and migration paths

• Ensure alignment with enterprise standards, governance and operational requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on expertise with VCF 9 architecture, design, capabilities and migration paths

• Proven experience delivering VCF upgrade paths from 5.x versions

• Ability to lead technical workshops and drive architectural decision‑making

• Comfortable presenting and collaborating with senior customer stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, structured, high‑quality documentation

• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure , VMware stack and telco environments

• Fluent French (Francophone) — mandatory