Job DescriptionThe VCF Design & Architecture Lead is a senior-level, customer-facing expert responsible for designing enterprise-grade VMware Cloud Foundation solutions aligned with mission objectives and long-term transformation strategies.
This role leads end-to-end architecture from discovery through design and governance while acting as a trusted advisor in complex, mission-critical environments.
Primary Responsibilities- Lead customer discovery sessions, architecture workshops, and requirements gathering
- Design end-to-end VCF solutions, including:
- Management and workload domains
- NSX network & security architecture
- vSAN storage architecture
- SDDC Manager lifecycle integration
- Hybrid cloud integration
- Develop high-level and low-level designs (HLDs/LLDs), blueprints, and roadmaps
- Define:
- Workload segmentation strategies
- Multi-site and disaster recovery architectures
- Operational governance models
- Establish migration and transformation strategies from legacy VMware environments
- Provide leadership and governance across implementation and operational transition
- Review and approve designs aligned with VMware validated architectures
- Act as a trusted advisor to executives and technical stakeholders
- Guide delivery teams to ensure accurate execution of designs
- Support modernization initiatives (hybrid cloud, Kubernetes, automation)
Required Skills- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
- VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator certification and/or VMware Cloud Foundation Architect certification (2V0-13.25)
- Deep expertise in:
- VCF, vSphere, NSX-T, vSAN, SDDC Manager, VMware Aria/vRA
- Strong experience designing enterprise-scale VCF/SDDC solutions
- Expertise in:
- Infrastructure architecture
- Network virtualization
- Storage architecture
- Hybrid cloud strategy
- Lifecycle management
- Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical architectures
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- CompTIA Security+ certification (active)
- Ability to work onsite and travel (~50%)
Preferred Skills & Certifications- VCAP certification (Design or Deploy) - strongly preferred
- VMware certifications across VCF, NSX, vSAN, vSphere
- Experience with:
- VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, GCVE
- Familiarity with:
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Automation frameworks
- Kubernetes platforms (VKS/TKG)
- Experience building enterprise transformation roadmaps
- Background in DoD, federal, or regulated environments
Required Experience- Bachelor's degree or 10+ years equivalent experience
- 10+ years VMware experience, with strong architecture focus
- Proven success designing enterprise VCF/SDDC solutions
- Experience producing architecture documentation and technical roadmaps
- Demonstrated leadership in customer-facing architecture engagements
Engagement Model- ~50% onsite engagement model
- Work across modernization, migration, and cloud transformation initiatives
- Collaboration with distributed architecture and delivery teams
