Architect - VMWare Cloud Foundation Design & Deploy/No Clearance

CALIBRE Systems, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Job summary

CALIBRE Systems, Inc. is seeking a VMware Architect to support nationwide operations. This senior-level role involves designing VMware Cloud Foundation solutions and leading architecture from discovery to governance.

The ideal candidate will possess deep VMware expertise and have a proven track record in enterprise-scale solutions. The position requires onsite work and involves leading customer engagements and guiding delivery teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years VMware experience, focusing on architecture.
• Proven success designing enterprise VCF/SDDC solutions.
• Experience in customer-facing architecture engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer discovery sessions and architecture workshops.
• Design end‑to‑end VCF solutions.
• Guide delivery teams for accurate execution of designs.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator certification

Deep expertise in VCF, vSphere, NSX‑T, vSAN

Strong executive communication

Ability to translate business needs

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years equivalent experience

Tools

VMware Aria/vRA

CompTIA Security+

Job description

Position Overview

CALIBRE Systems, Inc., an employee‑owned, mission‑focused solutions and digital transformation company, is looking for a 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

CALIBRE and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and support 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.