Software Test Analyst 3
Stafford Gray
Principal Cloud Architect - VMware VCF
About this role
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
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
$80/hr on a 1099 basis
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Principal Cloud Architect - VMware VCF
Stafford Gray
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