Architect VCF Design Architecture Lead

CALIBRE; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CALIBRE is seeking a VCF Design & Architecture Lead to develop enterprise-grade VMware Cloud Foundation solutions in the Washington, DC metro area. The role requires designing comprehensive cloud strategies and leading architecture workshops with clients.

Candidates must possess an active DoD clearance, VMware certifications, and significant experience in VMware solutions. This position provides a critical opportunity to influence client transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
• 10+ years VMware experience with strong architecture focus.
• Proven success designing enterprise VCF/SDDC solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer discovery sessions and architecture workshops.
• Design end-to-end VCF solutions aligned with mission objectives.
• Establish migration strategies from legacy VMware environments.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation

vSphere

NSX-T

vSAN

SDDC Manager

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Infrastructure architecture

Hybrid cloud strategy

Automation frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware Cloud on AWS

Azure VMware Solution

Kubernetes

Job description

CALIBRE Systems, inc., an employee owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company, is looking to fill multiple opportunities within the Washington, DC metro area.

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

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
• 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)

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

• Work across modernization, migration, and cloud transformation initiatives
• Collaboration with distributed architecture and delivery teams