Architect - VMWare Cloud Foundation Design & Deploy/No Clearance

Category

Information Technology

Job Location

REMOTE, US

Tracking Code

5417

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

CALIBRE Systems, inc., and employee-owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company is looking for an Vmware Architect to support work done nationwide.

The VCF Design & Architecture Lead is a senior-level, customer-facing expert responsible for designing enterprise-grade VMware Cloud Foundation solutions aligned with mission objectives and long-term transformation strategies.

This role leads end-to-end architecture from discovery through design and governance while acting as a trusted advisor in complex, mission-critical environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead customer discovery sessions, architecture workshops, and requirements gathering

• Design end-to-end VCF solutions, including:

• Management and workload domains

• NSX network & security architecture

• vSAN storage architecture

• SDDC Manager lifecycle integration

• Hybrid cloud integration

• Develop high-level and low-level designs (HLDs/LLDs), blueprints, and roadmaps

• Define:

• Workload segmentation strategies

• Multi-site and disaster recovery architectures

• Operational governance models

• Establish migration and transformation strategies from legacy VMware environments

• Provide leadership and governance across implementation and operational transition

• Review and approve designs aligned with VMware validated architectures

• Act as a trusted advisor to executives and technical stakeholders

• Guide delivery teams to ensure accurate execution of designs

• Support modernization initiatives (hybrid cloud, Kubernetes, automation)

Required Skills

• VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator certification and/or VMware Cloud Foundation Architect certification (2V0-13.25)

• Deep expertise in:

• VCF, vSphere, NSX-T, vSAN, SDDC Manager, VMware Aria/vRA

• Strong experience designing enterprise-scale VCF/SDDC solutions

• Expertise in:

• Infrastructure architecture

• Network virtualization

• Storage architecture

• Hybrid cloud strategy

• Lifecycle management

• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical architectures

• Strong executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• CompTIA Security+ certification (active)

• Ability to work onsite and travel (~50%)

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• VCAP certification (Design or Deploy) – strongly preferred

• VMware certifications across VCF, NSX, vSAN, vSphere

• Experience with:

• VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, GCVE

• Familiarity with:

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Automation frameworks

• Kubernetes platforms (VKS/TKG)

• Experience building enterprise transformation roadmaps

• Background in DoD, federal, or regulated environments

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years equivalent experience
• 10+ years VMware experience, with strong architecture focus
• Proven success designing enterprise VCF/SDDC solutions
• Experience producing architecture documentation and technical roadmaps
• Demonstrated leadership in customer-facing architecture engagements

Engagement Model

• ~50% onsite engagement model
• Work across modernization, migration, and cloud transformation initiatives
• Collaboration with distributed architecture and delivery teams

CALIBRE and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports transitioning service members, veterans and individuals with disabilities. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package. To be considered, please apply via our website at www.calibresys.com. Come join our dynamic team. #CALIBRECareers