Principal Architect - Cloud Foundation

SHI International Corp.•US - TX - Home Office, TX

1d•$180,000 - $220,000•Remote

About The Position

The Principal Architect – Cloud Foundation role will lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale infrastructure modernization initiatives as clients move towards Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Automation and Hybrid Clouds. The Principal Architect plays a crucial role in driving digital transformation by leveraging VMware by Broadcom Cloud Foundation solutions to optimize infrastructure and private cloud environments, accelerate development cycles, and improve operational efficiency, while also ensuring security and governance. This post-sales role is embedded within our professional services organization and is accountable for ensuring successful implementation and user adoption of VMware by Broadcom technology solutions. This position requires a combination of deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and customer-facing consulting skills. This position is a remote position with Home Office setup as determined by SHI management.

Requirements

Proficiency in overseeing and directing projects to completion, ensuring goals are met, resources are utilized efficiently, and stakeholders are satisfied - Expert
Ability to systematically identify, document, and manage the technical needs and specifications of a project by engaging with stakeholders and analyzing business objectives to ensure successful project outcomes - Expert
Ability to define, design, build, and maintain robust systems and solutions by leveraging systems and infrastructure effectively - Expert
Ability to write, debug, and maintain code in various scripting and programming languages to automate tasks and develop software solutions - Expert
Ability to understand and manage various infrastructure components (firewalls, load balancers, hypervisors, storage, monitoring, security) and use orchestration tools to develop comprehensive technical solutions - Expert
Ability to develop detailed Statements of Work (SOWs) and drive revenue growth through professional services engagements - Expert
Extensive experience working on large scale IT projects related to design, deployment and configuration - Expert
Ability to define, design, build, and maintain systems and solutions leveraging systems and infrastructure
Strong troubleshooting skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Strong analytical and research skills
Ability to guide other consultants within the team
Strong project time management and communication skills
Consultative approach to deploying enterprise architecture
Broadcom Knight Certification
VMware Certified Advanced Professional Certification
Completed Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience
7+ years of experience in VMware Cloud Foundation solutions architecture and the implementation of such solutions and tools
10+ years of experience with VMWare and associate product range in enterprise environments
8 - 10+ years of technical experience with increasing responsibility
Thorough understanding of automation technologies & software-defined datacenter

Nice To Haves

Willingness to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

Lead technical architecture and solution delivery for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) projects across multiple service domains.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Cloud Foundation domain.
Provide architecture and delivery leadership for: Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) solutions, including VMware VCF 9.x. Cloud Management solutions, including VMware VCF Automation and VMware VCF Operations. Network Virtualization solutions, including VMware VCF Networking. CI/CD pipeline technologies, including GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, GitHub, and AWS DevOps.
Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, JavaScript, and other scripting languages.
Apply extensive knowledge of DevOps methodologies, including governance and security best practices.
Leverage deep expertise in Kubernetes platforms and related technologies.
Utilize extensive experience with Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies.
Serve as the technical lead and SME on projects and workshops, providing oversight, guidance, and accountability for project outcomes.
Lead the development of tools, frameworks, and processes that improve project delivery efficiency and consistency.
Act as an industry leader in infrastructure modernization strategies, processes, and methodologies.
Partner with sales and presales teams to identify and close professional services opportunities through customer discovery and solution scoping discussions.
Deliver configuration, implementation, and upgrade services within customer environments.
Mentor and develop other architects and consultants, providing technical guidance and best practices.
Participate in presales engagements, solution design sessions, and service planning activities.
Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and vendor offerings.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship in both presales and post-sales capacities to support the successful evaluation, adoption, and ongoing use of solutions and services.
Demonstrate long-term strategic thinking related to the Infrastructure practice, service offerings, and customer engagements.