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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Infrastructure Architect - **Company:** Jolera, Inc. - **Location:** Detroit, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, Desktop Virtualization, Disaster Recovery, Python (Programming Language), Virtual Desktops, Citrix Systems, Windows PowerShell, Migration Manager, Storage Virtualization, VMware Horizon View, VMware VSphere, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Palo Alto Networks, Vcenter, Fortinet, Nutanix, Veeam, Commvault, Cisco, Servicenow, Vmware - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a879bbcb8a3dc04f ## About the Role Do you have experience in vCenter?, Who You Are * 7+ years in enterprise infrastructure engineering across compute and networking. * Deep VMware vSphere experience, including vCenter, DRS, HA, and Lifecycle Manager. * Strong hands-on experience with cloud-managed networking platforms (Meraki, Aruba Central, or equivalent) covering switching, wireless, and security appliances. * Working knowledge of enterprise firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco, or equivalent) and centralized firewall management. * Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) experience on any major platform (Nutanix, VMware vSAN, Cisco HyperFlex, or Dell VxRail). * Hands-on experience with Veeam Backup & Replication, including image-based recovery design and disaster recovery configuration. * Located in or near Troy, MI, or willing to relocate. On-site three to five days per week is non-negotiable for this role. * Authorized to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications * Direct experience leading a hyperconverged infrastructure refresh or migration project. * Veeam certifications such as VMCE (Veeam Certified Engineer) or VMCA (Veeam Certified Architect). * Exposure to additional enterprise backup and recovery platforms such as Commvault, Rubrik, or Cohesity. * Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) exposure on Citrix, VMware Horizon, or Azure Virtual Desktop. * Cisco or VMware certifications (CCNA, CCNP, VCP, VCAP). * Prior MSP, MSSP, or Global Systems Integrator (GSI) experience. * Familiarity with ServiceNow as the system of record for change, incident, and problem management. * Automation experience using PowerShell, Python, or vendor APIs for infrastructure operations. ## Description We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure Architect with deep hands-on expertise in VMware vSphere, enterprise networking, and infrastructure refresh leadership to serve as Jolera's senior technical lead for our enterprise managed services customers. The ideal candidate has a strong background in virtualization, cloud-managed networking, enterprise firewalls, hyperconverged infrastructure, and backup and disaster recovery design. This is a sustained, in-person engineering role requiring on-site presence three to five days per week. Remote and travel-based arrangements are not available for this position. What You'll Do * Own cloud-managed networking governance across customer environments, including wireless, switching, security appliances, and monitoring. * Manage VMware vSphere health, lifecycle, and capacity across customer estates. * Lead infrastructure refresh programs spanning hyperconverged infrastructure, compute, and storage, including design, vendor selection, migration planning, and execution oversight. * Own enterprise firewall operations, including centralized firewall management and policy lifecycle. * Drive backup posture using Veeam Backup & Replication, including image-based recovery design and disaster recovery runbook execution with regular restore drills. * Coordinate ISP escalations and circuit-level issues across multi-site customer environments. * Serve as the technical liaison between customers and Jolera's shared Network and Compute / Storage / Backup engineering bench. * Provide on-site technical leadership during customer change advisory boards, design sessions, and incident response activities. ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [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) - [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) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [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) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)