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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Architect - VMWare Cloud Foundation Design & Deploy/No Clearance - **Company:** CALIBRE Systems Inc. - **Location:** McKinney, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, CompTIA Security+, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Systems, Network Virtualization, Storage Virtualization, VCloud, VMware VSphere, IT Architecture, HybridCloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Kubernetes, Storage Technologies, Vmware - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Global-Relocation-Consultant-Graebel-Companies-Inc-635604114165903/ ## About the Role + VCAP certification (Design or Deploy) - strongly preferred + VMware certifications across VCF, NSX, vSAN, vSphere + Experience with: o VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, GCVE + Familiarity with: o Infrastructure as Code (IaC) o Automation frameworks o 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 + ~50% onsite engagement model + Work across modernization, migration, and cloud transformation initiatives + Collaboration with distributed architecture and delivery teams * Qualifications + VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator certification and/or VMware Cloud Foundation Architect certification (2V0-13.25) + Deep expertise in: o VCF, vSphere, NSX-T, vSAN, SDDC Manager, VMware Aria/vRA + Strong experience designing enterprise-scale VCF/SDDC solutions + Expertise in: o Infrastructure architecture o Network virtualization o Storage architecture o Hybrid cloud strategy o Lifecycle management + 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%), + VCAP certification (Design or Deploy) - strongly preferred + VMware certifications across VCF, NSX, vSAN, vSphere + Experience with: o VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, GCVE + Familiarity with: o Infrastructure as Code (IaC) o Automation frameworks o Kubernetes platforms (VKS/TKG) + Experience building enterprise transformation roadmaps + Background in DoD, federal, or regulated environments ## Description CALIBRE Systems, inc., and employee-owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company is looking for an Vmware Architect to support work done nationwide. 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., + Lead customer discovery sessions, architecture workshops, and requirements gathering + Design end-to-end VCF solutions, including: o Management and workload domains o NSX network & security architecture o vSAN storage architecture o SDDC Manager lifecycle integration o Hybrid cloud integration + Develop high-level and low-level designs (HLDs/LLDs), blueprints, and roadmaps + Define: o Workload segmentation strategies o Multi-site and disaster recovery architectures o 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 + VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator certification and/or VMware Cloud Foundation Architect certification (2V0-13.25) + Deep expertise in: o VCF, vSphere, NSX-T, vSAN, SDDC Manager, VMware Aria/vRA + Strong experience designing enterprise-scale VCF/SDDC solutions + Expertise in: o Infrastructure architecture o Network virtualization o Storage architecture o Hybrid cloud strategy o Lifecycle management + 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%) ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Unwind: Breaking the Psychology of Cloud Vendor Lock-in](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1621-unwind-breaking-the-psychology-of-cloud-vendor-lock-in) - [Instant KAI Sandboxes with vCluster: Multi-Tenant, Multi-Scheduler GPU Sharing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100333-instant-kai-sandboxes-with-vcluster-multi-tenant-multi-scheduler-gpu-sharing) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)