Architect - VMWare Cloud Foundation Design & Deploy/No Clearance

Caliber Systems Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliber Systems Inc. is seeking a VMware Architect to lead the design of enterprise-grade VMware Cloud Foundation solutions. This role involves engaging with customers to understand their needs and translating them into scalable technical architectures.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infrastructure and cloud strategy, with significant VMware experience. Responsibilities include leading architecture workshops and guiding teams toward successful implementation.

Onsite engagement (~50%) is expected for this customer-facing, senior-level position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years VMware experience with a strong architecture focus.
• Proven success designing enterprise VCF/SDDC solutions.
• Experience producing architecture documentation and technical roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer discovery sessions and architecture workshops.
• Design end-to-end VMware Cloud Foundation solutions.
• Develop high-level and low-level designs and roadmaps.
• Establish migration and transformation strategies.
• Guide delivery teams for accurate execution of designs.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator certification

Vanilla Cloud Foundation Architect certification (2V0-13.25)

VCF, vSphere, NSX-T, vSAN, SDDC Manager

Infrastructure architecture

Network virtualization

Storage architecture

Hybrid cloud strategy

Lifecycle management

CompTIA Security+ certification

Strong executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years equivalent experience

Job description

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