Architect - VCF Design Architecture Lead

Architect - VCF Design & Architecture Lead

Category

Information Technology

Job Location

Alexandria, Virginia

Tracking Code

5415

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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.

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)

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

CALIBRE and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports transitioning service members, veterans and individuals with disabilities. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package. To be considered, please apply via our website at  Come join our dynamic team. #CALIBRE Careers