Remote Senior Solutions Architect: SDDC & VMware Expert

SHI; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity commitment

Professional growth

Health and financial benefits

Remote work options

Job summary

SHI International Corp. is seeking a Sr. Solutions Architect - SDDC to lead post-sales data center automation initiatives and private cloud engagements.

You will design, implement, and migrate enterprise infrastructure while mentoring junior consultants. This remote role focuses on VMware VCF, automation tools, and evolving cloud foundations. The ideal candidate brings deep virtualization expertise, hands-on deployment experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to guide complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of solutions architecture or infra experience.
• Experience with VMware virtualization and software-defined data center stacks.
• Familiarity with SaltStack, Terraform, or Ansible for automation.
• Strong scripting in PowerShell/PowerCLI and JavaScript.
• Extensive virtualization and storage/networking knowledge.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor consultants.

Responsibilities

• Perform low-level design and implementation including architecture analysis and design, system migration and systems engineering.
• Design and implement VMware VCF, Aria Automation, and Private AI Foundation.
• Lead automation using SaltStack, Terraform, and Ansible; develop infrastructure as code.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor others, and oversee project outcomes.
• Collaborate with sales and presales to scope and close professional services.
• Stay updated on industry trends and provide guidance in pre-/post-sales capacity.

Skills

Solution architecture

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Cloud platforms

Scripting/Automation

PowerShell/PowerCLI

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware vCenter/ESXi

VMware NSX

SaltStack

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

PowerCLI

Javascript

vSAN

Job description

SHI International Corp. is seeking a Sr. Solutions Architect - SDDC to lead post-sales data center automation initiatives and private cloud engagements.

You will design, implement, and migrate enterprise infrastructure while mentoring junior consultants. This remote role focuses on VMware VCF, automation tools, and evolving cloud foundations. The ideal candidate brings deep virtualization expertise, hands-on deployment experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to guide complex