Our client is looking for an experienced DV cleared technical engineering lead for the deployment and operation of a high-assurance VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.x private cloud, building upon their existing private cloud patterns.You will be a VMware specialist with experience covering: VCF 9.x Orchestration: Lead the end-to-end deployment of Management and Workload Domains using SDDC Manager, VCF Operations and VCF Installer (Cloud Builder). NSX Networking andamp; Security: Design and implement complex virtual networking topologies, including Tier-0/Tier-1 gateways, load balancing, and Distributed Firewall (DFW) micro-segmentation policies. VCF Operations (previously Aria Suite) Management: Configure and tune the VCF Operations Suite for proactive operations, log insights, and automation (eg Aria Automation/Orchestrator). Storage Integration: Partner with the team to map NetApp ONTAP storage ensuring performance and path redundancy. Lifecycle Management (LCM): Own the patching and upgrade cycles for the entire stack (ESXi, vCenter, NSX, Aria) using VCF''s integrated LCM workflows to ensure "Continuous Compliance." You will need e xperience operating in UK High-Security environments (MOD, Gov, or National Infrastructure) and any certifications such as V CP-VMC (VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud) or V CIX-NV (VMware Certified Implementation Expert - Network Virtualization) would be a distinct advantage. You will need to be onsite 5 days ..... full job details .....