SDDC Manager

INSIDE IR35 CONTRACT Duration - 6-9 Months ECS Resource Group are currently working in partnership with a global managed service provider, assisting them with the search for a SDDC Manager on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Lead the deployment, configuration, and upgrade of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments using SDDC Manager, ensuring consistent configurations across dev, pre-prod, and production environments. Manage and execute NSX-T networking upgrades, distributed firewall, and micro-segmentation policies to maintain regulatory compliance (PCI/FCA) and operational security. Oversee vSAN storage management and ESXi/vCenter operations, including lifecycle management, patching, and performance optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, design authorities, and vendors to validate resilient, scalable, and cost-effective SDDC architectures. Develop detailed technical documentation, operational runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials to support on-call and incident response teams. Provide operational support for incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement proactive mitigation strategies to meet SLA and SLO targets. Key Skills: Deep expertise with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), vSphere/ESXi, vCenter, NSX-T, and vSAN technologies. Proven experience with SDDC lifecycle management, including workload domain deployments, upgrades, and patching. Strong background in network virtualization and security, including distributed firewalls, micro-segmentation, and compliance-driven environments. Hands-on experience with automation, orchestration, and operational monitoring tools (e.g., Aria Suite, Cloud Director). Ability to design and implement highly available, secure, and resilient hybrid or private cloud infrastructures. Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills for cross-team collaboration and project delivery.Further job details available upon request. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy