Network Architect

Network Architect – VMware Broadcom vSAN Infrastructure

Duration: 12 months

Location: Durham, NC - hybrid onsite at least 3 days per week

Onsite interview required! Local candidates are required.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Architect to lead the enterprise-wide design and implementation of VMware Broadcom vSAN solutions across 23 manufacturing and corporate sites. This senior-level role requires deep expertise in virtualization architecture, infrastructure-as-code, and complex multi-site deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and implementation of VMware Broadcom vSAN solutions across 23 sites, including architecture, capacity planning, resiliency, and standardization
• Develop and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform for both on-premises and cloud environments
• Perform comprehensive site readiness assessments covering rack space, power, cooling, network connectivity, cabling, and deployment prerequisites
• Coordinate and oversee Lenovo vSAN Ready Node deployment, including hardware receipt, racking, stacking, cabling, labeling, and inventory validation
• Install, configure, and standardize Lenovo server BIOS, firmware, drivers, ESXi hosts, vCenter, and vSAN clusters per enterprise standards
• Configure and optimize vSAN storage, VMkernel networking, vMotion, distributed switches, VLANs, MTU settings, and cluster policies for performance and availability
• Collaborate with network, security, and infrastructure teams to implement DNS, NTP, firewall, certificate, monitoring, backup, and access control requirements
• Develop and execute migration strategies for transitioning workloads from legacy Nutanix and VMware environments to Lenovo vSAN infrastructure
• Lead VM migration, application cutover, validation, and stabilization activities while minimizing business disruption
• Conduct health checks, performance tuning, failover testing, storage policy validation, capacity management, and operational readiness reviews
• Produce architecture documentation, build guides, SOPs, migration runbooks, and provide Level 3 operational support and knowledge transfer

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise infrastructure and virtualization architecture experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and vSAN environments
• Advanced expertise in Lenovo server platforms and vSAN Ready Node deployments
• Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) for on-premises and cloud infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of Nutanix and legacy virtualization platforms for migration planning
• Expert-level understanding of storage architecture, performance optimization, and data protection strategies
• Proficiency in network configuration (VLANs, MTU, distributed switches, VMkernel networking)
• Experience with multi-site infrastructure coordination and standardization
• Relevant certifications: VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) or VMware Certified Professional (VCP) required
• Preferred: Terraform certification or equivalent IaC expertise

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds regularly
• Capable of working in data center environments with varying temperature and noise levels
• Comfortable with climbing ladders and working at heights for equipment installation and assessment
• Ability to stand, walk, and move about the workplace for extended periods during site assessments
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing and corporate sites (estimated 30-40% travel)
• Willingness to perform on-call support and emergency response duties as needed

Preferred Skills

• Experience with VMware NSX networking and security
• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools