VMware Architect / Expert (10–15 Years of Relevant Experience)

Role Level: Expert / Architect / Design

Required Certifications :

VMware Certified Advanced Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation VKS (Kubernetes)
VMware Certified Advanced Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Automation

Role Summary

Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) responsible for architecture design, strategy definition, governance, and complex decision-making across VMware platforms and enterprise infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Define architecture strategy and technology roadmap for VMware platforms
Lead end-to-end solution design across multi-cloud and hybrid environments
Govern design standards, best practices, and technical frameworks
Drive large-scale transformation and modernization programs
Provide guidance on scalability, resiliency, performance, and security
Act as primary escalation point for critical technical issues
Lead client engagements, workshops, and executive discussions
Ensure alignment with business objectives and project outcomes
Oversee delivery quality, risks, and compliance

Technical Skills

Deep expertise in:
- VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
- NSX (network virtualization & security)
- vSAN (software-defined storage)
- VMware Cloud / multi-cloud platforms
Strong knowledge of:
- Tanzu & Kubernetes ecosystems
- Cloud-native and platform engineering
- Enterprise networking, security, DR, automation

Key Competencies

Enterprise architecture leadership
Strategic planning and governance
Stakeholder management (CxO level)
Decision-making in complex environments

Resumes should highlight:

- Relevant VMware Cloud Foundation experience
- Kubernetes platform design, deployment, and operations experience (for VKS specialists)
- VMware Cloud Foundation Automation experience, including automation frameworks, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code capabilities
- Current VMware certifications
- Years of relevant experience
- Recent project references and key responsibilities
- If necessary, name of the professional can be redacted.

Lumiere Systems

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