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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Virtualization Infrastructure Architect - **Company:** LifePoint Health, Inc. - **Location:** Brentwood, TN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Networks, Databases, Disaster Recovery, VMware ESX Servers, Uptime, Performance Tuning, Systems Integration, VMware Infrastructure, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Scripting, Hyperconverged Infrastructure, Virtual Environment, HybridCloud, Vcenter, Performance Monitor, Nutanix, Vmware - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e7c1e399-9c7b-4c0b-a5e4-8ac1c3e36282 ## About the Role You must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship., * 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise infrastructure, with significant hands-on experience in VMware and Nutanix based virtual environments. * Strong expertise in VMware vSphere, vCenter, and related core components. * Proven experience designing and supporting hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions, including storage and performance considerations. * Deep working knowledge of vRealize Operations (vROps) for monitoring, capacity planning, and performance optimization. * Solid understanding of enterprise compute, storage, and networking concepts in virtualized environments. * Experience supporting highly available, 24x7 production systems. Preferred Qualifications * VMware and Nutanix certifications (VCP, VCAP, NCP, NCA or equivalent). * Experience integrating virtual infrastructure with public or hybrid cloud platforms. * Familiarity with automation tools, scripting, or infrastructure-as-code concepts. * Experience in regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, financial services) with strong uptime and compliance requirements. * Strong documentation, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills. Key Competencies * Systems thinking and architectural problem solving * Performance and capacity optimization mindset * Strong operational discipline balanced with forward-looking design * Ability to translate technical detail into business-relevant outcomes ## Description The Virtual Infrastructure Architect is responsible for the architecture, design, and ongoing optimization of the organization's virtual infrastructure environment, with a strong focus on VMware and Nutanix platforms, hyper-converged infrastructure, and vRealize Operations (vROps). This role provides technical leadership for highly available, scalable, and secure virtual environments supporting mission-critical business and clinical systems. The architect establishes standards, leads modernization initiatives, and partners closely with infrastructure, cloud, storage, network, and security teams., * Lead the design and evolution of enterprise VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi, vCenter, and associated components. * Architect and standardize hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions (e.g., VMware vSAN-based platforms) to support performance, resilience, and scalability requirements. * Define reference architectures, standards, and best practices for virtual compute, storage, and management platforms. * Ensure infrastructure designs align with organizational security, compliance, and availability requirements. Operations & Optimization * Own and optimize the use of vRealize Operations (vROps) for performance monitoring, capacity management, proactive alerting, and trend analysis. * Establish and refine performance baselines, capacity models, and forecasting using vROps analytics. * Identify and remediate performance bottlenecks, resource contention, and configuration risks across the virtual environment. * Partner with operations teams to improve monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis. Platform Engineering & Lifecycle Management * Lead platform lifecycle activities including upgrades, patching strategies, hardware refreshes, and technology roadmaps. * Evaluate new VMware and HCI capabilities and translate them into actionable implementation plans. * Drive infrastructure automation and consistency through templating, standards, and repeatable build patterns. * Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability strategies across virtual platforms. Collaboration & Leadership * Act as a technical escalation point and mentor for infrastructure and operations teams. * Collaborate with application, database, and cloud teams to align infrastructure capabilities with workload requirements. * Participate in architecture reviews, technical review boards, and infrastructure governance processes. * Provide clear documentation, diagrams, and executive-level summaries for complex technical designs. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [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) - [Leading with Reliability: Applying SRE Principles to Build Stronger Engineering Organizations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100185-leading-with-reliability-applying-sre-principles-to-build-stronger-engineering-organizations) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [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) - [5 Reasons Why Attending Conferences in 2026 Matters More Than You Think](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/692-5-reasons-why-attending-conferences-in-2026-matters-more-than-you-think) - [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)