Overview

About this Position:

Job Title: Virtualization Architect – Hybrid

Key duties include:

  • Design & Implementation: Oversee the architecture, implementation, and lifecycle management of hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), VMware Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), and hybrid cloud platforms (e.g., VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution), ensuring seamless integration with device management systems.
  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance, security, and availability of virtual infrastructures. Perform advanced troubleshooting for web, data, and application servers, maintaining secure and reliable connections to cloud-managed devices and platforms.
  • Automation: Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and PowerShell DSC to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment tasks.
  • Virtual Machine & Container Support: Support the creation and lifecycle management of virtual machines (VMs), virtual desktops (VDI), and containerized workloads (Kubernetes/Docker) to enable modern application delivery and endpoint management.
  • Infrastructure Management: Lead the design, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of hyper-converged and traditional server environments. Manage software-defined networking (SDN) and storage (SDS) components within the VMware ecosystem.
  • Hardware & Cloud Recommendations: Provide expert recommendations for server, storage, and cloud resources to support IT infrastructure growth and deliver scalable virtual application environments. Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and adopt emerging technologies.
  • Security & Compliance: Implement robust security measures, including micro-segmentation and zero-trust network architectures, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR.

Open to consultant who hold any of the following preferred certifications:

  • VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
  • VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) or VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • ITIL v4 Foundation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in virtualization architecture and engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in customer service, client-facing roles, and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills:

  • Proficiency with VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, Horizon, and VMware Cloud solutions.
  • Expertise in hyper-converged infrastructure platforms (e.g., Dell VxRail, Nutanix).
  • Proficiency in automation and scripting (Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell).
  • Strong understanding of cloud integration with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on process, quality, and security best practices.

Note: For H-1B and OPT cases, we are seeking candidates from recognised organizations.

“No phone calls please.”