VMware Cloud Architect

Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 276,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Halian is seeking two VMware Cloud Architects/Advisory Consultants to support enterprise modernization and workload migrations across the United States. You will design and implement VCF, NSX microsegmentation/federation, and HCX migrations while ensuring robust vSphere, vSAN, and Aria Operations operations.

Travel up to 50% is required, with approved travel expenses covered. Ideal candidates bring hands-on VMware expertise, strong consulting acumen, and the ability to communicate architectural

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
• Proven ability to design and implement VMware NSX Microsegmentation and Federation.
• Experience planning and executing VMware HCX migrations.
• Knowledge of VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) and enterprise virtualization.
• Experience with VMware vSAN storage architecture.
• Familiarity with VMware Aria Operations for monitoring and management.
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the contract duration.

Responsibilities

• Design, assess, and support enterprise infrastructure modernization initiatives using VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
• Implement and support VMware NSX Microsegmentation and NSX Federation across enterprise environments.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute workload migrations using VMware HCX.
• Support VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) environments, including virtualization infrastructure and operational improvements.
• Work with VMware vSAN to support software-defined storage infrastructure.
• Utilize VMware Aria Operations for infrastructure monitoring and performance management.
• Evaluate existing VMware environments and recommend modernization and migration strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex virtualization, networking, storage, and infrastructure integration issues.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and customer stakeholders during architecture, implementation, and migration activities.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to support modernization programs.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation

VMware NSX (Microsegmentation)

VMware NSX Federation

VMware HCX migrations

VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF)

VMware vSAN

VMware Aria Operations

Stakeholder communication

Travel willingness 50%

Tools

VMware Cloud Foundation

NSX

HCX

VVF

vSAN

Aria Operations

Job description

We're hiring two VMware Cloud Architects / Advisory Consultants to support enterprise VMware infrastructure modernization and workload migration initiatives.

We're looking for experienced VMware professionals who can combine architectural expertise with hands-on implementation and customer-facing consulting.

You'll work with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), NSX Microsegmentation and Federation, VMware HCX, vSphere Foundation (VVF), vSAN, and Aria Operations to modernize infrastructure environments, improve network security, and support successful workload migrations.

Candidates may be based anywhere in the United States but must be available to travel at least 50% of the contract duration. Approved travel expenses will be covered.

About the Client

Our client is a global technology organization providing enterprise infrastructure, cloud computing, and IT modernization solutions. Its consulting teams work with organizations to modernize virtualization environments, strengthen infrastructure operations, and execute complex technology migrations.

What You'll Do

• Design, assess, and support enterprise infrastructure modernization initiatives using VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
• Implement and support VMware NSX Microsegmentation and NSX Federation across enterprise environments.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute workload migrations using VMware HCX.
• Support VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) environments, including virtualization infrastructure and operational improvements.
• Work with VMware vSAN to support software-defined storage infrastructure.
• Utilize VMware Aria Operations for infrastructure monitoring, performance management, and operational visibility.
• Evaluate existing VMware environments and recommend practical modernization and migration strategies.
• Troubleshoot complex virtualization, networking, storage, and infrastructure integration issues.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and customer stakeholders throughout architecture, implementation, and migration activities.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to support infrastructure modernization programs.

What We're Looking For

• Strong hands‑on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) architecture, implementation, or modernization.
• Experience implementing and managing VMware NSX, including Microsegmentation and Federation.
• Proven experience planning and executing VMware HCX migrations.
• Practical knowledge of VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) and enterprise virtualization environments.
• Experience with VMware vSAN architecture, configuration, or operational support.
• Familiarity with VMware Aria Operations for infrastructure monitoring and management.
• Experience contributing to enterprise VMware modernization, migration, or infrastructure transformation programs.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills across virtualization, networking, and storage.
• Ability to communicate architectural recommendations to technical teams and customer stakeholders.
• Willingness and availability to travel at least 50% of the contract duration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a VMware Cloud Architect, Infrastructure Architect, or Technical Advisory Consultant.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale virtualization and infrastructure transformation projects.
• Background in customer‑facing technical consulting, infrastructure assessments, or migration planning.
• Relevant VMware certifications in VCF, NSX, vSphere, or related technologies.
• Experience working across complex, multi‑site enterprise environments.

Why Consider This Role?

• Enterprise modernization projects: Work on VMware infrastructure transformation and workload migration initiatives.
• Specialized VMware technologies: Apply your expertise across VCF, NSX, HCX, vSAN, and Aria Operations.
• Architecture and implementation: Contribute to technical design while remaining actively involved in delivery.
• Customer‑facing consulting: Collaborate with engineering teams and enterprise stakeholders on complex infrastructure challenges.
• Remote‑based opportunity: Work from anywhere in the United States, with travel to support project delivery.