Virtualization Architect

Job Title: Virtualization Architect
Location: 65 Court StreetRoom 1601,BROOKLYN, NY 11201
Client:The New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE)

About the Role:
We are seeking experienced and forward-thinking Virtualization Architects to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of advanced virtualized infrastructure solutions. These roles are critical in supporting hybrid and multi-cloud environments while ensuring enterprise-grade performance, scalability, and security. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in VMware SDDC, hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), and cloud technologies, with a strong focus on automation and modern infrastructure best practices.

Key Responsibilities:
Design & Implementation
Lead the architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management of virtualized environments including VMware SDDC, HCI, and hybrid cloud platforms (e.g., VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution).
Ensure seamless integration with device management systems and enterprise platforms.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Continuously monitor infrastructure performance, availability, and security.
Perform advanced diagnostics for web, data, and application servers to maintain reliable cloud-managed services.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Develop and maintain automated solutions using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and PowerShell DSC to streamline infrastructure provisioning and deployment.
Virtual Machine & Container Management
Oversee the lifecycle of virtual machines (VMs), virtual desktops (VDI), and containerized workloads (Docker/Kubernetes) for modern application delivery.
Infrastructure Management
Manage and optimize both hyper-converged and traditional server environments.
Configure and administer software-defined networking (SDN) and software-defined storage (SDS) within the VMware ecosystem.
Hardware & Cloud Strategy
Provide expert recommendations on server, storage, and cloud resources to support scalability.
Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to evaluate emerging technologies and plan for infrastructure growth.
Security & Compliance
Implement robust infrastructure security measures including micro-segmentation, zero-trust architectures, and align solutions with regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).

Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
7+ years in virtualization architecture and engineering.
5+ years in customer service or client-facing technical roles.

Technical Skills:
Deep expertise with VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, Horizon, and VMware Cloud platforms.
Strong experience with HCI platforms (e.g., Dell VxRail, Nutanix).
Proficiency with automation and scripting tools: Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell.
Solid understanding of hybrid and multi-cloud integration (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.

Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
Proven ability to document architectures, processes, and SOPs clearly.

Preferred Certifications (not mandatory, but highly desired):
VMware Certified Professional Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) or VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
ITIL v4 Foundation Certification