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Senior VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Architect

Artech LLC

Scarsdale, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$52 Per Hour
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Ansible, Architectural Services, Automation, Banking Services, Best Practices, Capacity Management, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Computer Firmware, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Failover, Finance, Forecasting, High Availability, Hybrid Cloud, Identify Issues, Internet Security, Leadership, Load Balancing, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Configuration Management, Operational Improvement, Operations Processes, PCI-DSS, Production Control, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Regulatory Compliance, Replication and Remote Mirroring, Reporting Dashboards, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Service Level Agreement (SLA), Software Patches, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Test Plan/Schedule, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), VMWare, VMWare Certifications, VMWare Certified Design Expert (VCDX), VMWare ESX/ESXi, VMWare vCenter, VMWare vSphere, Vertical Machining, Virtualization
LOCATION
Scarsdale, NY
POSTED
10 days ago
Request ID: 97976-1
Title: Senior VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Architect
Locations: Onsite: Scarsdale, NY
Duration: 6+ Months with Possible Extension.
Pay Range: $50 -$52/Hour on W2/C2C (All inclusive)
 
Role Overview:
Skills: (VCF) Architect – NSX-T, vSAN & VMware Cloud Operations, CloudBees
Experience Required: 10+ Years
Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
 
Role Summary
We are seeking a Senior VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Architect with deep expertise in NSX T, vSAN Lifecycle Manager (vLCM), VLR (VMware Live Recovery) ,vRealize Operations (vROps) and basic support on VMC AWS services to support mission critical banking infrastructure. This role will architect and operate secure, compliant, and highly available SDDC platforms that power core banking applications, payment systems, and regulated workloads. The ideal candidate brings strong technical leadership, deep SDDC experience, and a proven track record in financial sector environments.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the architecture, deployment, and lifecycle governance of VCF-based SDDC platforms supporting core banking, digital channels, and high-transaction workloads.
  • Design and implement NSX-T network virtualization with a focus on micro-segmentation, Zero Trust security, and regulatory compliance (PCI-DSS, FFIEC, SOX).
  • Oversee vLCM strategies for patching, firmware compliance, and risk-controlled upgrades across production clusters.
  • Design, implement, and manage VMware Live Recovery (SRM/DRaaS) solutions for automated disaster recovery, including replication, failover, and failback processes.
  • Ensure DR readiness through testing, runbook creation, and monitoring RPO/RTO compliance for critical applications and infrastructure.
  • Deploy and manage workloads on VMware Cloud on AWS (VMC), including SDDC setup, NSX networking, and hybrid cloud integration with on-prem environments.
  • Build and optimize vROps dashboards for capacity forecasting, SLA monitoring, anomaly detection, and operational risk reporting.
  • Ensure SDDC designs meet banking requirements for resiliency, disaster recovery, multi-site HA, and business continuity.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce segmentation, encryption, and threat-mitigation policies.
  • Drive automation initiatives using PowerCLI, Python, Ansible, or Terraform to reduce manual operations and improve auditability.
  • Serve as the senior escalation point for complex issues impacting regulated or high-value workloads.
  • Participate in architecture review boards, risk assessments, and change-control processes.
  • Produce detailed documentation, runbooks, and compliance-aligned operational procedures.
  • Mentor engineering teams and guide best practices for secure and compliant SDDC operations.
 
Required Skills & Experience
  • 10+ years of experience with VMware virtualization technologies in enterprise or financial-sector environments.
  • Proven expertise designing and operating VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) at scale, including multi-site and stretched-cluster architectures.
  • Deep hands-on experience with:
    • NSX-T (DFW, Micro-Segmentation, Routing, Load Balancing, Federation)
  • Strong experience with:
    • vLCM (vSAN Lifecycle Manager)
    • Firmware & Compliance Management
  • Advanced proficiency with:
    • vROps (vRealize Operations)
    • Capacity Planning
    • SLA Reporting
  • Strong understanding of:
    • vSphere
    • vSAN
    • ESXi
    • vCenter
    • SDDC Manager
    • Enterprise Storage & Networking
  • Experience supporting regulated workloads within:
    • PCI-DSS
    • FFIEC
    • SOX
    • NIST
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills across compute, network, and storage domains.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence architectural decisions in regulated environments.
 
Top 3 Must-Have Skills
  1. VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
  2. NSX-T (DFW, Micro-Segmentation, Federation)
  3. VMware Live Recovery (VLR) / Disaster Recovery & vLCM
 
Preferred Qualifications
  • VMware certifications:
    • VCAP-DCV
    • VCAP-NV
    • VCIX
    • VMware Live Recovery (VLR)
    • VMware Cloud Foundation Specialist
    • VCDX
  • Experience with:
    • SRM
    • Multi-site NSX-T
    • Stretched Clusters
  • Familiarity with:
    • Core Banking Systems
    • Payment Platforms
    • High-Transaction Workloads
  • Experience with:
    • VMware Cloud on AWS (VMC)
    • Azure VMware Solution
    • Hybrid Cloud Architectures
  • Background in:
    • Risk Management
    • Audit Readiness
    • Security Governance
 
Company Benefits & Culture
  • Inclusive and diverse work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

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