Cloud Architect

IVT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IVT PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced VMware Solutions Architect to design, implement, and optimize virtualization stacks for enterprise customers.

You will translate business requirements into technical architectures and lead the deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation, vSphere, vSAN, and NSX while coordinating with stakeholders. You will document designs, develop blueprints, run workshops, mentor teams, and ensure knowledge transfer.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshops with customers to assess current infrastructure, objectives and requirements.
• Perform needs analysis to identify critical virtualization areas.
• Document and prioritize customer requirements aligning with VMware capabilities.
• Design robust VMware architectures meeting performance, scalability and security needs.
• Develop technical design documents and architecture blueprints.
• Collaborate with customer and internal teams to validate designs.
• Create project timelines, resource plans and deliverables with PMs.
• Coordinate with consultants and engineers to ensure seamless integration.
• Act as technical lead overseeing implementation and troubleshooting.
• Drive deployment and configuration of VCF, vSphere, vSAN and NSX stack.
• Ensure customer requirements are met throughout the implementation phase.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues and optimize the environment.
• Maintain ongoing customer communications and manage expectations.
• Identify risks and propose mitigations ahead of time.
• Develop hands-on knowledge transfer workshops for customer teams.
• Provide documentation and operational guidelines to IT teams.
• Stay updated on VMware products, features and industry trends.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions that drive value.

Job description

Scope of Work

Role Overview:

You will be responsible for architecting, designing, and deploying VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) (and other related technologies) virtualization solutions for enterprise customers. This role involves engaging closely with stakeholders to assess their infrastructure needs, translating business requirements into technical solutions, and ensuring successful implementation and knowledge transfer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead workshops with customers to assess current infrastructure, business objectives, and technical requirements.
• Perform in-depth needs analysis to identify critical areas for virtualization.
• Document and prioritize customer requirements to align with VMware solution capabilities.
• Design robust VMware-based architectures that meet the customer’s performance, scalability, and security requirements.
• Develop technical design documents and architecture blueprints.
• Collaborate with the customer and internal teams to validate designs.
• Work closely with Project Managers to create project timelines, resource plans, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with other consultants, developers, and engineers to ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
• Serve as the technical lead, overseeing solution implementation and troubleshooting.
• Drive the deployment and configuration of the VMware virtualization solution stack, including VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), vSphere, vSAN, and NSX.
• Ensure all customer requirements are met throughout the implementation phase.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize the virtual environment as needed.
• Maintain ongoing communication with customers to ensure their expectations are managed and project goals are met.
• Proactively identify potential challenges and offer solutions to mitigate risks.
• Develop and conduct hands-on knowledge transfer workshops for customer teams, ensuring they are proficient in managing and maintaining their VMware environment.
• Provide detailed documentation and operational guidelines to the customer’s IT team.
• Stay up-to-date on VMware products, features, and industry trends.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions that drive value for customers.

Certification

• VMware VCP and VCAP certification in VMware VCF