Principal Systems Engineer - VMware Cloud Foundation (Remote)

First Citizens Bank•Austin, TX

3d•Remote

About The Position

This is a remote role open for multiple markets across the United States. The Principal Systems Engineer - VMware Cloud Foundation serves as the senior technical leader for the VMware Cloud Foundation platform. This role is responsible for the architecture, engineering, automation, lifecycle management, operational excellence, and adoption of the enterprise private cloud platform. The position provides strategic direction for vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria Suite, SDDC operations, infrastructure automation, resiliency, and platform modernization.

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Define and implement the overall cloud architecture and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology roadmaps.
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.
Lead end-to-end cloud projects, from concept through deployment, by coordinating with engineering, DevOps, security, and operations teams.
Develop strategies for efficient cloud resource management, cost optimization, and performance enhancement, ensuring financial accountability.
Establish, review and maintain high-quality documentation, architectural diagrams, and operational standards for cloud infrastructure.
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.
Manage VMware Cloud Foundation lifecycle, including workload domains, cluster design, private cloud service delivery, self-service infrastructure, platform monitoring, platform upgrades, and operational resilience.
Integrate VMware Cloud Foundation with enterprise ITSM, security, and observability ecosystems.