Remote Cloud Foundation Architect - VMware & SDDC Lead

SHI; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental benefits

401K and flexible spending

Job summary

SHI is seeking a Principal Architect – Cloud Foundation to lead enterprise-scale infrastructure modernization using VMware Cloud Foundation as clients migrate toward SDDC, automation, and hybrid clouds. You will drive architecture, delivery, governance, and security while guiding post-sale implementations.

This remote role emphasizes leadership, customer-facing consulting, and collaboration with sales and presales to scope and execute core modernization initiatives across client environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of VMware Cloud Foundation experience.
• 10+ years of VMware experience in enterprise environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Expertise in SDDC, cloud automation and private cloud modernization.
• Strong leadership and communication for presales and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and delivery for VMware Cloud Foundation projects.
• Serve as SME in Cloud Foundation domain.
• Provide governance, security best practices for deployments.
• Mentor and coach architects and consultants.
• Partner with sales to identify and close professional services opportunities.
• Deliver configuration, implementation, and upgrade services.
• Participate in presales engagements and solution design sessions.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation

Cloud architecture

Kubernetes

DevOps leadership

PowerShell

PowerCLI

Python

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant work experience

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Azure DevOps

GitHub

AWS DevOps

PowerShell

Job description

SHI is seeking a Principal Architect – Cloud Foundation to lead enterprise-scale infrastructure modernization using VMware Cloud Foundation as clients migrate toward SDDC, automation, and hybrid clouds. You will drive architecture, delivery, governance, and security while guiding post-sale implementations.

This remote role emphasizes leadership, customer-facing consulting, and collaboration with sales and presales to scope and execute core modernization initiatives across client environments.