Principal Cloud Architect - VMware VCF
Stafford Gray
Job Description
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
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
Benefits
$80/hr on a 1099 basis
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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