VMWare Architect

Overview :

We're looking for a VMware Architect with strong experience in Azure VMware Solution (AVS) and cloud migration. Our initiative is in the early stages—we've completed the initial design phase in close collaboration with Microsoft Azure and received strategic design recommendations. Now, we're ready to move into execution and are seeking someone to join our team in-house to help lead this migration to Azure. This role will be approximately 70% architecture-focused—guiding design decisions, ensuring alignment with best practices, and shaping the overall migration strategy. The remaining 30% will involve hands-on system engineering, so we're looking for someone who's not afraid to roll up their sleeves, dive into the weeds, and actively contribute to implementation. Environment Size : 700 VMs 400 applications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required Information Technology, Computer Science, related discipline or equivalent work experience
• Master's degree preferred IT or related field
• Eight (8) years or more A minimum of 8 years of relevant IT experience required
• Eight (8) years or more Proven experience in diagnosing, isolating / resolving complex issues, recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems required
• Eight (8) years or more Strong experience with infrastructure tools, methodology and processes required
• Eight (8) years or more Proven experience consulting to identify and articulate needs, determine project scoping, creating a plan and estimating project costs, effort and duration required
• Six (6) years or more Experience using analytical skills, tools and techniques to investigate information and to draw conclusions required
• Six (6) years or more Experience working with enterprise architecture standards, processes & tolls including IT Architecture standards, Technology trends required
• Experience of IT Operations technologies and processes including server, SAN, monitoring, backup, patching, DR, ITSM. advanced required
• Background in IT Security, specifically IT Risk, Vulnerability Management, and system best practices. advanced required
• Proven experience in a technical support group and working with technical Project Management. advanced required
• Understanding and experience with the delivery of IT Operations services. advanced required
• Other Relevant technical certification

Additional Qualifications :

Deep hands-on experience with VMware technologies including vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, and Horizon. Proven ability to design, scale, and secure enterprise-grade virtualized environments.

Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, OCI, GCP) and hybrid integration patterns. Experience with workload migration, cloud landing zones, and hybrid networking.

Knowledge of infrastructure security principles including zero trust, segmentation, encryption, identity and access management, and vulnerability management.

Proficiency in infrastructure technologies including servers, storage (SAN / NAS), backup, patching, monitoring, and disaster recovery.

Ability to align infrastructure architecture with business goals and enterprise strategy.

Skilled in evaluating trade-offs and making data-driven decisions that balance innovation, cost, and risk.

Proven ability to build partnerships across IT and business teams. Comfortable influencing without direct authority.

Able to navigate change, manage ambiguity, and pivot strategies as needed in a dynamic enterprise environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Committed to identifying opportunities for process optimization, automation, and innovation.

Experience mentoring technical teams and contributing to a culture of accountability and excellence.