Senior Cloud Foundation Architect – VMware & SDDC (Remote)

SHI; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity commitment

Growth opportunities

Health benefits

World-class facilities

Job summary

SHI is seeking a Principal Architect – Cloud Foundation to lead enterprise-scale infrastructure modernization using VMware Cloud Foundation. You will drive architecture, governance, and delivery for SDDC, Cloud Management, and Networking within a post-sales professional services context, while mentoring others and staying ahead of technology trends.

The role is remote with home-office setup determined by SHI management, offering opportunities to influence large-scale cloud transformations across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience (or equivalent).
• 7+ years experience with VMware Cloud Foundation architecture and implementation.
• 10+ years experience with VMware products in enterprise environments.
• 8-10+ years of technical experience with increasing responsibility.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Thorough understanding of automation technologies & software-defined data centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical architecture and solution delivery for VMware Cloud Foundation projects across multiple service domains.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Cloud Foundation domain.
• Provide architecture and delivery leadership for SDDC, cloud management (VMware VCF Automation/Operations), and networking solutions.
• Demonstrate expert-level scripting in PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, JavaScript.
• Apply DevOps governance and security best practices.
• Leverage Kubernetes expertise and Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
• Lead technical leadership on projects and workshops; ensure project outcomes.
• Develop tools, frameworks, and processes to improve delivery efficiency.
• Partner with sales/presales to identify opportunities; support solution scoping.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and vendor offerings.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation

PowerShell

PowerCLI

Python

JavaScript

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GitLab CI/CD

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Agile / Scrum

Security governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Azure DevOps

GitHub

PowerCLI

Job description

SHI is seeking a Principal Architect – Cloud Foundation to lead enterprise-scale infrastructure modernization using VMware Cloud Foundation. You will drive architecture, governance, and delivery for SDDC, Cloud Management, and Networking within a post-sales professional services context, while mentoring others and staying ahead of technology trends.

The role is remote with home-office setup determined by SHI management, offering opportunities to influence large-scale cloud transformations across