VMWARE DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE LEAD with Security Clearance

VMWARE DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE LEAD Job Description
CALIBRE Systems inc., and employee owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company, is looking to fill multiple Architect Lead slots in support of our client. The VCF Design & Architecture Lead is a senior-level, customer-facing expert responsible for designing enterprise-grade VMware Cloud Foundation solutions aligned with mission objectives and long-term transformation strategies.

This role leads end-to-end architecture from discovery through design and governance while acting as a trusted advisor in complex, mission-critical environments.

Primary Responsibilities • Lead customer discovery sessions, architecture workshops, and requirements gathering • Design end-to-end VCF solutions, including: ◦ Management and workload domains ◦ NSX network & security architecture ◦ vSAN storage architecture ◦ SDDC Manager lifecycle integration ◦ Hybrid cloud integration • Develop high-level and low-level designs (HLDs/LLDs), blueprints, and roadmaps • Define: ◦ Workload segmentation strategies ◦ Multi-site and disaster recovery architectures ◦ Operational governance models • Establish migration and transformation strategies from legacy VMware environments • Provide leadership and governance across implementation and operational transition • Review and approve designs aligned with VMware validated architectures • Act as a trusted advisor to executives and technical stakeholders • Guide delivery teams to ensure accurate execution of designs • Support modernization initiatives (hybrid cloud, Kubernetes, automation) Experience & Qualifications Years of Experience
7+ to 10 Years Level of Education
4 Year Degree Required Experience • Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years equivalent experience • 10+ years VMware experience, with strong architecture focus • Proven success designing enterprise VCF/SDDC solutions • Experience producing architecture documentation and technical roadmaps • Demonstrated leadership in customer-facing architecture engagements Engagement Model • ~25-50% onsite engagement model • Work across modernization, migration, and cloud transformation initiatives • Collaboration with distributed architecture and delivery teams

Required Skills • Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance • VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator certification and/or VMware Cloud Foundation Architect certification (2V0-13.25) • Deep expertise in: ◦ VCF, vSphere, NSX-T, vSAN, SDDC Manager, VMware Aria/vRA • Strong experience designing enterprise-scale VCF/SDDC solutions • Expertise in: ◦ Infrastructure architecture ◦ Network virtualization ◦ Storage architecture ◦ Hybrid cloud strategy ◦ Lifecycle management • Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical architectures • Strong executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills • CompTIA Security+ certification (active) • Ability to work onsite and travel (~25-50%)

Preferred Skills & Certifications • VCAP certification (Design or Deploy) – strongly preferred • VMware certifications across VCF, NSX, vSAN, vSphere • Experience with: ◦ VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, GCVE • Familiarity with: ◦ Infrastructure as Code (IaC) ◦ Automation frameworks ◦ Kubernetes platforms (VKS/TKG) • Experience building enterprise transformation roadmaps • Background in DoD, federal, or regulated environments