Data Center Senior Architect

Insight Technology; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 128,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Architect to design and manage VMware environments. You will work remotely and be responsible for optimizing cloud infrastructure. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in IT and proven experience with VMware products. Join us to continue your career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexibility to work from any location for up to 30 consecutive days per year

Qualifications

• Proven experience with VMware technologies.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing and virtualization.
• Experience with automation tools specifically in Aria Automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage VMware vCloud Foundation environments.
• Implement and manage VMware Aria solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and implement solutions.
• Monitor and optimize VCF and Aria performance.

Skills

VMware vCloud Foundation

vSphere

NSX

vSAN

VMware Aria

PowerCLI

Ansible

Terraform

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

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Requisition Number: 101775

Architect Sr

Location: You will have the flexibility to work fully remote.

Salary: $128,000 - $169,500 per year

Insight at a Glance

• 14,000+ engaged teammate s globally
• $9.2 billion in revenue
• Received 35+ industry and partner awards in the past year
• $1.4M+ total charitable contributions in 2023 by Insight globally

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organisations through complex digital decisions.

About the role

As a Architect Sr, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing VMware VCF and Aria solutions to support our cloud infrastructure needs. We will count on you to have a deep understanding of VMware technologies, cloud architecture, and virtualization concepts, with a focus on leveraging VMware Aria for cloud management and optimization. Along the way, you will get to:

• Design, deploy, and manage VMware vCloud Foundation (VCF) environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement and manage VMware Aria solutions for cloud management, cost optimization, and resource monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement solutions that meet business needs.
• Monitor and optimize VCF and Aria performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system reliability and security.
• Be AmbITious: This opportunity is not just about what you do today but also about where you can go tomorrow. When you bring your hunger, heart, and harmony to Insight, your potential will be met with continuous opportunities to upskill, earn promotions, and elevate your career.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience with VMware vCloud Foundation, vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and VMware Aria.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, virtualization, and data center architecture.
• Experience with automation tools such as PowerCLI, Ansible, or Terraform, particularly in the context of Aria Automation.

What you can expect
We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include:

• Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!

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Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.