Infrastructure Architect (DC/Datacentre, VMware, NSX/ACI)

Contract role – Infrastructure Architect (DC/Datacentre, VMware, NSX/ACI) – Hybrid – 12 months initial – Outside IR35/Inside IR35 We are currently seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect (DC/Datacentre, VMware, NSX/ACI) to support a part of our end client’s new data centre build. Ideally, the candidate should have recent experience—within the last 3 years or so—focused on private cloud, VMware, IAAS integration, migrations with NSX and ACI integration would be a bonus. Essentially, someone who’s been involved in building the platform rather than simply consuming it. Job Title: Infrastructure Architect (DC/Datacentre, VMware, NSX/ACI) Type of Role: Contract – 12 months initially Location: Leeds/Manchester/Bristol/ Edinburgh/Hybrid (2 days a week onsite) Outside IR35/Inside IR35/FTC Sector: Banking Infrastructure Program The programme involves building the data centre, fit-out, setting up shared services and ecosystems and migrating the bank's operations to the new data centre without impacting service. The programme is expected to run until the end of 2027. The bank has a small core team of around 18 people and relies on resource augmentation to bring in skills as needed to meet demand peaks. Project/Programme/Initiative: New Data Centre Infrastructure Familiarity with data centre/Datacentre/Datacenter/ Datacentres/ Data centres/DC infrastructure, migration/integration experience is a big plus. Focus on private cloud, VMware, IAAS integration, migrations with NSX and ACI integration would be a bonus. Essentially, someone who’s been involved in building the platform rather than simply consuming it. Banking/Financial Services Background Location for this role is Hybrid. A preference would be for candidates closer to Leeds however will consider talent from elsewhere with a requirement to travel company key sites when required - Leeds, Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, 2 days a week onsite Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to convey technically complex information in a clear and concise manner. Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities. A strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving. Please feel free to contact myself – Daisy Nguyen (dnguyengibbsconsulting.com/T: 0208 619 0877) at Gibbs Consulting for a confidential chat to know more details about the role. Please also note: Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.