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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Architect - VCF Design & Architecture Lead - **Company:** CALIBRE Systems Inc. - **Location:** 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, Information Technology, Vmware - **Published:** May 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.silkroad.com/CalibreSys/httpscalibresyscareerssilkroadcom/jobs/5414?embedded=true ## About the Role * 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) 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: * 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, * 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 ## Description CALIBRE Systems inc., and employee owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company, is looking 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. 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