Architect - VCF Design & Architecture Lead

Category Information Technology Job Location REMOTE, US Tracking Code 5413 Position Type Full-Time/Regular CALIBRE Systems inc., and employee owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company, is looking to fill multiple Architect Lead slots in support of our client. The 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

CALIBRE and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports transitioning service members, veterans and individuals with disabilities. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package. To be considered, please apply via our website at www.calibresys.com. Come join our dynamic team. #CALIBRECareers