Principal Solutions Architect, VMware Cloud Foundation

redesigncareers; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company M

Flexible time off

15 paid holidays

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Redesign Group is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect, VMware Cloud Foundation to deliver Cloud Foundation implementations based on architect-provided designs. You will deploy, configure, validate, and operationalize VCF environments in collaboration with architects, project managers, and customer teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on expertise, attention to detail, and translating complex architectures into production-ready solutions, with close collaboration across technical teams and

Qualifications

• Current VMware VCP 9.x certification required; actively certified and up to date.
• Hands-on experience deploying and operating VMware-based infrastructure.
• Pre-Sales/Solution Architecture experience required.
• Working knowledge of vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and VMware Cloud Foundation.
• Solid understanding of networking (L2/L3, routing, firewalling) and storage concepts.
• Ability to interpret and execute against detailed design documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills during deployment.
• VCAP certification in VKS, Automation, Storage, Operations.

Responsibilities

• Implement VMware Cloud Foundation environments based on HLD/LLD.
• Execute Day 0 and Day 1 activities including host commissioning and domain deployment.
• Deploy and configure vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and VCF lifecycle components.
• Validate deployed platforms against architectural and performance expectations.
• Troubleshoot deployment and integration challenges with architects and senior engineers.
• Document implementation outcomes and operational considerations.
• Participate in customer readiness, validation, and knowledge-transfer activities.
• Provide feedback to architects on design assumptions and execution considerations.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation

VCAP certifications

Pre-Sales/Solution Architecture

Hands-on VMware deployment

Strong troubleshooting

Tools

vSphere

vSAN

NSX

Job description

About Redesign Group

The Redesign Group is a global technology and cybersecurity Solution Provider leveraging design thinking, interdependent subject matter expertise, and emerging technology solutions to help organizations achieve meaningful transformation. Our globally diverse team members, partnerships with strategic technology manufacturers, and cybersecurity services position us to be a business partner that’s ready for what’s next.

We live by our core values of operating in the service of others, being problem solvers, and focusing on long term partnerships. You’ll excel at Redesign if you thrive in a rewarding environment that moves quickly, challenges you to grow and fosters collaboration. We seek candidates with a hands-on customer-first approach, robust interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic and excellent time management. While teamwork is expected, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment is crucial.

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Solutions Architect, VMware Cloud Foundation to deliver VMware Cloud Foundation implementations based on architect-provided design documentation. This role focuses on deploying, configuring, validating, and operationalizing VCF environments while maintaining close collaboration with architects, project managers, and customer technical teams.

The VCF Private Cloud Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that design intent is accurately realized in production, while providing practical feedback to improve designs, tooling, and delivery outcomes. Success in this role requires strong hands-on expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and execute complex architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement VMware Cloud Foundation environments in alignment with approved HLD and LLD documentation


• Execute Day 0 and Day 1 activities, including host commissioning, domain deployment, and baseline configuration


• Deploy and configure vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and VCF lifecycle components


• Validate deployed platforms against architectural, operational, and performance expectations


• Troubleshoot deployment and integration challenges in collaboration with architects and senior engineers


• Document implementation outcomes, environmental findings, and operational considerations


• Participate in customer readiness, validation, and knowledge-transfer activities


• Provide feedback to architects on design assumptions, execution considerations, and lifecycle

Role Ownership

• Accurate and repeatable execution of VCF Consultant


• Technical validation of deployed environments


• Continuous improvement feedback into design and delivery

Qualifications

• Current VMware VCP 9.x certification required; candidates must be actively certified and up to date within the latest certification track/release cycle


• Hands-on experience deploying and operating VMware-based infrastructure


• Pre-Sales/Solution Architecture experience required


• Working knowledge of vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and VMware Cloud Foundation


• Solid understanding of networking (L2/L3, routing, firewalling) and storage concepts


• Ability to interpret and execute against detailed design documentation


• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills during deployment


• VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) in VKS, Automation, Storage, Operations

First Six Months

• Complete VMWare by Broadcom Training and Certification for Sales Role Knowledge VSP, with a Proven Professional and Certified Expert Achievement.


• Complete VMWare by Broadcom Training and Certification for PreSales Role Knowledge VTSP, with a Proven Professional and Certified Expert Achievement.


• Complete VMWare by Broadcom Training and Certification for VCP Administrator


• Complete VMWare by Broadcom Training and Certification for VCP Architect


• Complete VMware by Broadcom Training and Certification for 1 VCAP Discipline


• Complete Requirements for VMWare Knight Program as Implementation Engineer

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (annual dollar cap applied)


• Flexible time off plan


• 15 paid holidays


• Sick leave (amount varies by state requirements and is at least the minimum required by any state)


• Short-term and long-term disability


• Life insurance


• Paid parental leave

We’re an Equal Opportunity and Affidative Action Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We consider qualified candidates without regard to any legally protected status. This role is subject to applicable employment laws based on work location. In compliance with pay transparency laws, the compensation range for this role is included, with final pay based on experience, skills, and location. We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process—just let us know how we can help.