Lead Cloud Solution Architect- VMware

Qualifications:

Required:

• 10+ years of enterprise infrastructure experience, with 5+ years focused on VMware architecture and design

• Deep expertise in vSphere, vCenter, NSX-T, vSAN, Aria Operations/Automation/Network, and HCX

• Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), vSphere+, and associated licensing and entitlement models

• Strong client-facing consulting and communication skills; ability to bridge technical and executive discussions

• Familiarity with financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex situations, identify problems, and develop effective solutions.

Preferred:

• Experience with Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG), Aria Automation, or container platform integrations

• Familiarity with alternatives like Red Hat OpenShift, AHV, or KVM and migration tooling

• Background in building or delivering managed services around VMware platforms

• Working knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, or public cloud IaaS/PaaS platforms

• Experience creating collateral, building service offerings, or contributing to sales pursuits

• In-depth knowledge of RedHat OpenShift, OpenStack, Kubernetes, VMware Cloud Foundations, and Hybrid Cloud Automation. Experience with cloud infrastructure, automation frameworks, and hybrid environments is essential.

• Mastery of cloud platforms, infrastructure, and automation tools. Solid understanding of DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.

• Deep understanding of Hybrid Cloud industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape in the technology consulting space.

• Knowledge of various technology stacks, platforms, and integration methodologies.
  Proficient in enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.

Highly Recommended (Post-Broadcom Validations):

• VMware Certified Technical Associate - Data Center Virtualization (VCTA-DCV)

• VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)

• VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Data Center Virtualization Design (VCAP-DCV Design)

• VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Network Virtualization Design (VCAP-NV Design)

• VMware Certified Professional - Cloud Management and Automation (VCP-CMA)

• VMware Cloud Foundation Specialist (New focus area)

• VMware Certified Master Specialist - vSAN or NSX-T (Based on core focus)

Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree

Travel Requirements:
Up to 25% of the time Domestic and International Travel

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Heath, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Preferred locations include AL, AK, AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY. Other locations will be considered based on fit.

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Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.

Founded in 1990, World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. With more than $20 billion in annual revenue, WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for large public and private organizations. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.

With over 10,000 employees and more than 55 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all. With this culture at its foundation, WWT bridges the gap between business and technology to make a new world happen for its customers, partners and communities.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the Solutions Consulting & Engineering (SC&E) Team and why join?

Solutions Consulting & Engineering is an organization that is Customer Focused and Solutions Led. We deliver end-to-end and emerging solutions to drive customer satisfaction, increase profitability and growth. Our success is enabled by our world-class management consulting, delivery excellence and engineering brilliance.Our goal is to bring together business acumen with full-stack technical know-how to develop innovative solutions for our clients' most complex challenges.

Position Overview:
World Wide Technology (WWT) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Solution Architect - VMware to join our Cloud team within the Solutions Organization. This role focuses on helping clients modernize, consolidate, or migrate their VMware-based environments in response to the evolving virtualization and licensing landscape.

As a client-facing, technical leader, you will shape and deliver VMware-centric transformation strategies, lead solution development, support pre-sales efforts, and collaborate cross-functionally with WWT's sales, delivery, and partner teams. You will also help customers evaluate strategic alternatives including hybrid cloud architectures, platform modernization, and VMware Cloud solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

Client-Facing Solution Development

• Lead VMware solution design for enterprise and public sector clients, including modernization, consolidation, or migration

• Drive technical workshops, executive briefings, and roadmap sessions on VMware Cloud Foundation, vSphere+, NSX, vSAN, and Aria Suite

Solution Development & GTM Enablement

• Build reference architectures, cost models, and service offerings around VMware and alternative virtualization platforms

• Contribute to WWT's VMware Partner Services Program (PSP) strategy, including joint service delivery with VMware/Broadcom

• Develop IP and reusable accelerators such as RACI templates, migration frameworks, and automation runbooks

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales and Account Teams to shape opportunities and support solutioning during RFP/RFI processes

• Collaborate with WWT's Advanced Technology Center (ATC) for lab validations, demos, and proofs-of-concept

• Engage WWT practices in Cloud, Security, Application Modernization, and FinOps for integrated solutions

Thought Leadership & Internal Enablement

• Stay updated with VMware's evolving portfolio, licensing models, and roadmap under Broadcom

• Mentor junior architects and contribute to VMware technical enablement across the Solutions and Services organizations

• Support content creation for blogs, client webinars, and internal training assets