SDDC Manager

INSIDE IR35 CONTRACTDuration - 6-9 MonthsECS 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, ..... full job details .....