Job Title: VMWare Architect
Remote
Long term COntract - W2 Only
**VMware Certified Advanced Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation VKS (Kubernetes)
**VMware Certified Advanced Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Automation
VMware Architect / Expert (10–15 Years of Relevant Experience)
Role Level: Expert / Architect / Design
Role Summary
Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) responsible for architecture design, strategy definition, governance, and complex decision-making across VMware platforms and enterprise infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
• Define architecture strategy and technology roadmap for VMware platforms
• Lead end-to-end solution design across multi-cloud and hybrid environments
• Govern design standards, best practices, and technical frameworks
• Drive large-scale transformation and modernization programs
• Provide guidance on scalability, resiliency, performance, and security
• Act as primary escalation point for critical technical issues
• Lead client engagements, workshops, and executive discussions
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and project outcomes
• Oversee delivery quality, risks, and compliance
Technical Skills
• Deep expertise in:
o VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
o NSX (network virtualization & security)
o vSAN (software-defined storage)
o VMware Cloud / multi-cloud platforms
• Strong knowledge of:
o Tanzu & Kubernetes ecosystems
o Cloud-native and platform engineering
o Enterprise networking, security, DR, automation
Key Competencies
• Enterprise architecture leadership
• Strategic planning and governance
• Stakeholder management (CxO level)
• Decision-making in complex environments
Resumes should highlight:
o Relevant VMware Cloud Foundation experience
o Kubernetes platform design, deployment, and operations experience (for VKS specialists)
o VMware Cloud Foundation Automation experience, including automation frameworks, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code capabilities
o Current VMware certifications
o Years of relevant experience
o Recent project references and key responsibilities
o If necessary, name of the professional can be redacted.