Architect - VCF Design & Architecture Lead

CALIBRE Systems, inc., an employee owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company, is looking to fill multiple opportunities within the Washington, DC metro area. 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. 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) 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) 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 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 Work across modernization, migration, and cloud transformation initiatives Collaboration with distributed architecture and delivery teams Benefits CALIBRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports transitioning service members, veterans and individuals with disabilities. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package. Location Alexandria, Virginia Job Type Full-Time/Regular #J-18808-Ljbffr CALIBRE Systems, Inc.