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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Handson VMware Cloud Architect / Consultant - **Company:** Modern Piping, Inc. - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, DevOps, VMware ESX Servers, Python (Programming Language), Network Segmentation, PowerCLI, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Storage Virtualization, VCloud, VMware VSphere, VRealize, Multi-Cloud, Tanzu, Vcenter, Terraform, Vmware - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/de96285f-1850-4542-81b2-54235df1776c/handson-vmware-cloud-architect-consultant ## About the Role Job DescriptionRequired Technical SkillsvSphere/ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, NSX (T), Aria/vRealize Suite, SRM, HCX, Tanzu/KubernetesHybrid cloud (on-prem ? cloud, VMware Cloud on AWS/Azure/GCP)Network overlaysEgress controls and cost-aware architecturesVMware ESXi & vCenter (8/9)VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)VMware Lifecycle ManagerPreferred QualificationsVMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP, VCF Specialist)Soft SkillsStrong communication skillsAbility to work in 24/7 critical environmentsAnalytical and troubleshooting mindsetTeam collaboration and documentation disciplineRoles & ResponsibilitiesRole OverviewVMware consultant who can shape platform strategy, own end-to-end architecture, and lead complex transformations across private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. The ideal candidate blends hands-on depth (vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria/vRealize, SRM, HCX, VMware Cloud on AWS/Azure/GCP, Tanzu) with consulting acumen-able to advise executives, develop roadmaps, build target-state reference architectures, and guide delivery teams from discovery through steady state.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & AdvisoryLead assessment workshops to baseline current state (infrastructure, operations, cost, risk) and define target-state SDDC/cloud strategyBuild business cases (TCO/ROI), migration waves, and investment plans; present to senior leadership and architecture review boardsDefine governance, landing zones, guardrails, and operating models for VMware platforms in enterprise contextsArchitecture & DesignCreate high- and low-level designs (HLD/LLD)Develop capacity and resilience models (HA/DR patterns, RPO/RTO)Define security reference architectures (micro-segmentation, zero-trust, segmentation policies)Delivery LeadershipLead discovery, POCs, pilots, and phased migrations for data center consolidations and application modernizationsDirect cross-functional teams (network, security, storage, platform, DevOps) and coach engineers on best practices and automationEstablish Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation patterns (PowerCLI, Terraform, Ansible) and integrate with CI/CD where applicableOperations, Reliability & SecurityDefine SRE/operational runbooks, monitoring/observability (Aria Operations/Operations for Logs), capacity, patch baselines, and lifecycle managementImplement DR/BCP with SRM (runbooks, test plans), plus backup/recovery integrationsDrive cost optimization (rightsizing, consolidation, reserved capacity planning) and license posture managementPartner with security, audit, and compliance teams on policy alignment (e.g., SOX/PCI/FFIEC/HIPAA as relevant)Stakeholder Engagement & Pre-Sales SupportTranslate technical decisions into business outcomes and risk trade-offs; create C-level decks, design packs, and decision logsSupport RFP/RFI responses, sizing, and solution estimationAdditional RequirementsStrong scripting/automation: PowerCLI (must-have); Terraform/Ansible/Python (nice-to-have)Proven ability to produce HLD/LLD, migration plans, and executive presentationsExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and consulting skills ## Related Videos - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/932-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-ansible) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [The Private AI Platform: Why Agentic Apps Need a Private Application Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100162-the-private-ai-platform-why-agentic-apps-need-a-private-application-platform) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) ## 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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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)