VMware Architect

Job Description

The VMware Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise virtualization, private cloud, and hybrid cloud solutions. The role provides technical leadership for VMware platforms, ensuring scalability, security, high availability, performance optimization, and alignment with business objectives.

• Architecture & Design
  • Design and implement VMware-based infrastructure solutions using VMware vSphere, vCenter, VMware Aria (vRealize), VMware Horizon VDI, VMware NSX‑T, VMware HCX VCF.
  • Develop reference architectures, standards, and best practices for virtualization platforms.
  • Define infrastructure roadmaps and technology modernization strategies.
  • Lead capacity planning, performance engineering, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
• VMware Platform Management
  • Architect and optimize ESXi clusters, DRS, HA, storage architectures (SAN/NAS/NFS/iSCSI), and distributed virtual switches.
  • Ensure business continuity through disaster recovery and resiliency designs.
  • Design secure multi‑site and hybrid cloud deployments.
• Cloud & Automation
  • Integrate with Azure VMware Solution, VMware Cloud, and private cloud platforms.
  • Develop automation using PowerCLI, Power Shell, Python, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools.
  • Drive self‑service provisioning and orchestration initiatives.
• Security & Compliance
  • Design secure virtualization environments.
  • Implement VMware NSX micro‑segmentation, virtual networking security, identity integration, and compliance controls.
  • Ensure adherence to enterprise security standards.
• Operations & Governance
  • Provide L3/L4 technical leadership and escalation support.
  • Conduct architecture reviews and technical governance sessions.
  • Perform root cause analysis for critical incidents.
  • Participate in Change, Incident, Problem, and Capacity Management processes.
  • Collaborate with server, network, storage, cloud, and security teams.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Work with business and application teams to understand infrastructure requirements.
  • Present architecture solutions to senior leadership and customers.
  • Mentor engineers and administrators on VMware technologies.

• Minimum 8‑10 years of experience as a VMware Server Administrator or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of VMware vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, Horizon, HCX, and Aria (vRealize) platforms.
• Experience with cloud integration (Azure VMware Solution, VMware Cloud) and automation tools (PowerCLI, Power Shell, Python, IaC).
• Demonstrated ability in capacity planning, performance engineering, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
• Experience in designing secure multi‑site and hybrid cloud deployments with compliance controls.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Expected compensation ranges from $80,000 to $158,000, with final pay dependent on location, skills, and experience. Eligible for Wipro’s standard benefits including medical and dental options, disability insurance, and paid time off.

Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.