Architect - VCF Design & Architecture Lead
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CALIBRE is an Employee-Owned AI transformation company delivering mission focused solutions. We are seeking to fill multiple Architect Lead slots in support of our client.
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:
Develop high-level and low-level designs (HLDs/LLDs), blueprints, and roadmaps
Define:
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)
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:
Strong experience designing enterprise-scale VCF/SDDC solutions
Expertise in:
Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical architectures
Strong executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills
CompTIA Security+ certification (active)
Ability to work onsite and travel (~50%)
Preferred Skills & Certifications
VCAP certification (Design or Deploy) – strongly preferred
VMware certifications across VCF, NSX, vSAN, vSphere
Experience with:
Familiarity with:
Experience building enterprise transformation roadmaps
Background in DoD, federal, or regulated environments
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
~50% onsite engagement model
Work across modernization, migration, and cloud transformation initiatives
Collaboration with distributed architecture and delivery teams
REMOTE, United States
Full-Time/Regular
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