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Principal Cloud Architect - VMware VCF

Stafford GrayLake Angelus, Michigan🇺🇸United StatesPosted May 20, 2026

Why this role stands out

This Principal Cloud Architect role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a critical enterprise cloud transformation, shaping a complex VMware Cloud Foundation solution. You will thrive here if you possess deep expertise in VCF architecture and enjoy collaborating with engineering teams to design cutting-edge infrastructure, with the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. Apply now to make a significant impact on a key client's technological future.

Quick overview

Salary$80/hr
SeniorityLeader
Employment typeTemporary/Casual
Work modeHybrid
LocationLake Angelus, Michigan, United States
Posted5 months ago
AnsibleTerraformVMware

Job description

Initial 30 day contract with likely extension

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Cloud Architect to lead the design phase of a complex enterprise cloud transformation for a key client. In this role, you will work directly with the client's engineering team to define and document a complete VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 9.1) solution — spanning virtualization, networking, storage, containers, and monitoring — and serve as the primary technical authority throughout the engagement.

What You'll Do

  • Lead multiple design workshops with the client's engineering team over several weeks to define the full VCF solution architecture
  • Design an end-to-end VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 environment covering vSphere (virtualization), NSX (networking), vSAN (storage), VKS (containers), and the full Aria/vRealize monitoring stack (vROPS, vRNI, vRLI)
  • Define the integration architecture between VCF and the client's existing cloud services — including compliance, authentication, and security systems
  • Adapt and design provisioning systems to enable automation aligned with VCF standards, covering VM and container creation workflows
  • Produce detailed engineering and architecture documents to serve as deployment references for the implementation team
  • Interface with client stakeholders to ensure the solution meets both technical and business requirements

What You Bring

  • 7+ years of enterprise cloud infrastructure architecture experience
  • Hands-on VMware Cloud Foundation experience (VCF 4.x/5.x required; VCF 9.x strongly preferred)
  • Deep expertise across two or more VCF pillars: vSphere, NSX-T, vSAN, VKS/Tanzu
  • Experience with vROPS, vRNI, and/or vRLI monitoring platforms
  • Proven ability to lead technical workshops and produce architecture/engineering documentation
  • Strong communication and client-facing skills
  • Must be local to Michigan (hybrid engagement)

Nice to Have

  • VMware certifications: VCDX, VCAP-DCV, VCP-VCF, or NSX specialist
  • Experience with infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible, or similar)
  • Broadcom partner network background

$80/hr on a 1099 basis

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