VKS Architect

ITCO Solutions, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ITCO Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Kubernetes Architect to lead enterprise-scale container platform design and adoption across VMware Cloud Foundation environments. You will drive architecture workshops, design clusters, and define roadmaps for modern application platforms.

The role emphasizes hands-on VCF 5.2+ experience, VKS knowledge, and strong governance, security, and operations practices. You will engage with stakeholders and mentor consultants in a hybrid cloud setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Kubernetes experience with enterprise architecture expertise.
• Hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 5.2+ and familiarity with VCF 9.
• VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Architect (2V0-13.25).
• Kubernetes certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or CKS.
• Hybrid cloud experience with VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution (AVS), or Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE).

Responsibilities

• Lead customer-facing architecture workshops and design sessions for VKS on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 9).
• Design Kubernetes clusters, workload domains, and integrations with NSX, AVI Load Balancer, and the broader VCF ecosystem.
• Develop Kubernetes adoption strategies, technical roadmaps, and enterprise reference architectures.
• Advise customers on container security, governance, RBAC, multi-tenancy, and operational best practices.
• Create architecture documentation, deployment blueprints, integration specifications, and executive-level presentations.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor consultants, and ensure implementations align with architectural standards.
• Define Day-2 operations, monitoring, lifecycle management, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.

Skills

Kubernetes architecture

Enterprise architecture

Customer-facing consulting

Technical leadership

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation

NSX

AVI Load Balancer

vSAN/CNS

Job description

Are you an experienced Kubernetes Architect passionate about designing enterprise-scale container platforms and modern application infrastructure? We're looking for a VKS Architect to lead architecture, integration, and adoption strategies for Kubernetes-based workloads within VMware Cloud Foundation environments.

Join a high-impact engagement where you'll work with customer stakeholders, shape technical roadmaps, and help organizations modernize their application platforms.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. No visa sponsorship available.

What You'll Do

• Lead customer-facing architecture workshops and design sessions for VKS on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 9).
• Design Kubernetes clusters, workload domains, and integrations with NSX, AVI Load Balancer, and the broader VCF ecosystem.
• Develop Kubernetes adoption strategies, technical roadmaps, and enterprise reference architectures.
• Advise customers on container security, governance, RBAC, multi-tenancy, and operational best practices.
• Create architecture documentation, deployment blueprints, integration specifications, and executive-level presentations.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor consultants, and ensure implementations align with architectural standards.
• Define Day-2 operations, monitoring, lifecycle management, backup, and disaster recovery strategies.
• 5+ years of Kubernetes experience with enterprise architecture expertise.
• Hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 5.2+ and familiarity with or training in VCF 9.
• Strong knowledge of VKS (formerly Tanzu Kubernetes Grid/TKG) and modern application platforms.
• Experience with NSX networking, AVI Load Balancer, vSAN/CNS storage, and container monitoring.
• Proven experience in customer-facing consulting or professional services engagements.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure technical architectures.
• Strong stakeholder communication, technical documentation, and presentation skills.
• VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Architect (2V0-13.25).
• Kubernetes certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or CKS.
• Hybrid cloud experience with VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution (AVS), or Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE).
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, observability, and container security frameworks.
• Experience with Kubernetes lifecycle management, workload isolation, and disaster recovery planning.

Key Technical Areas

Kubernetes Architecture | VKS | VMware Cloud Foundation | VCF 9 | NSX | AVI Load Balancer | vSAN/CNS | Container Security | GitOps | CI/CD | Hybrid Cloud | Platform Operations