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# Principal Systems Engineer - VMware Cloud Foundation (Remote)

- **Company:** First Citizens
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, Data Centers, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Cloud Services, Storage Virtualization, VCloud, VMware VSphere, Private Cloud Environment, Policy as Code, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Hashicorp, Data Management, Terraform
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18127468?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18127468%2FPrincipal-Systems-Engineer-Vmware-Cloud-Foundation-Remote-Texas-Austin

## About the Role

Serves as the senior technical leader for VMware Cloud Foundation. Responsible for architecture, engineering, automation, lifecycle management, operational excellence, and adoption of the enterprise private cloud platform. Provides strategic direction for vSphere,vSAN, NSX, Aria Suite, SDDC operations, infrastructure automation, resiliency, and platform modernization., Cloud Services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
Policy as Code & Governance
Programming & Advanced Automation (e.g., JavaScript, Python)
Container Orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
Monitoring and Observability
Operating Systems (Windows, Linux)
Advanced Cloud and Network Security
Cloud Architecture Expertise
Developer Enablement
Agile and DevOps Methodologies
Security and Compliance Leadership, Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 10 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 14 years' experience in Technical Hands-On Leader of Cloud Teams
Preferred Education:Bachelor's or master's degree
Preferred Area of Study:Cloud
Preferred Area of Experience:Multi-Cloud
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional - IO;Azure Solutions Architect Expert - IO;HashiCorp Certified: Terraform - IO;Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional - IO;AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional - IO;Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) - IO;Azure DevOps Engineer Expert - IO

Preferred Experience

5+ years leading enterprise virtualization or private cloud initiatives; experience with VMware Cloud Foundation, software-defined data centers, infrastructure automation, disaster recovery, and operational governance.

Must-Have Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF); vSphere;vSAN; NSX; Aria Suite; Software Defined Data Center (SDDC); Infrastructure as Code; Automation; Private Cloud Architecture; Disaster Recovery; Capacity Planning; Performance Engineering; Enterprise Storage and Networking.

Preferred Skills

Hybrid Cloud Platforms; Kubernetes; Public Cloud Integration; Policy-as-Code; AIOps; Platform Observability; Financial Services Infrastructure; Security & Compliance Frameworks.

## Description

Cloud Architecture Strategy - Define and implement the overall cloud architecture and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology roadmaps.
Technical Leadership and Innovation - Serve as the primary technical advisor for cloud infrastructure projects, guiding best practices in design, scalability, resilience, and performance. Identify and evaluate emerging cloud technologies and trends, recommending their application within the organization to drive efficiency and innovation.
Project Oversight - Lead end-to-end cloud projects, from concept through deployment, by coordinating with engineering, DevOps, security, and operations teams.
Optimization and Cost Management - Develop strategies for efficient cloud resource management, cost optimization, and performance enhancement, ensuring financial accountability.
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing - Establish, review and maintain high-quality documentation, architectural diagrams, and operational standards for cloud infrastructure.
Support - Provide technical mentorship to cloud engineers at all levels, fostering an environment of continuous learning and technical growth. Provide 24/7 on-call support to ensure the availability and reliability of cloud infrastructure., Lifecycle Manager, workload domains, cluster design, private cloud service delivery, self-service infrastructure, platform monitoring, platform upgrades, operational resilience, and integration with enterprise ITSM, security, and observability ecosystems.


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