Cloud/VMware Architect

Job Title: Cloud/ VMware Architect Location: Trenton, NJ - Duration: 3+ Months **Hybrid 3 days onsite, 2 days remote per week** **Candidates must be within 45 minutes of the client site** Job Description We are looking for a Cloud Architect to support the planning, execution, administration, and optimization of enterprise VMware environments. What You'll Do Plan, execute, administer, and optimize enterprise VMware environments to ensure operational efficiency and scalability Provide deep technical expertise across VMware platforms and hybrid cloud infrastructures to support high availability, performance, security, and scalability of mission-critical systems Manage and maintain on-premises and cloud-based VMware solutions, including troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of systems Implement best practices to enhance the performance, security, and reliability of VMware environments Proactively identify opportunities for system upgrades, patches, and capacity planning to optimize performance and reduce downtime What You'll Need Required: 10+ years of experience with designing, deploying, managing, and supporting enterprise VMware environments, including vSphere/ESXi, vCenter, NSX, and vSAN 7+ years of experience with planning, executing, administering, and optimizing enterprise VMware environments to ensure operational efficiency and scalability 7+ years of experience with administering and supporting TOR switches, vSwitches, Port Groups, and Distributed Virtual Switches 7+ years of experience with executing system upgrades, patches, migrations, and capacity expansions across multiple VMware versions (7, 8, 9) 5+ years of experience with administering and optimizing hybrid cloud infrastructures integrating on-premises data centers with public cloud platforms (AVS) Azure VMware Solution 5+ years of experience of working with storage technologies, NAS, ISCSI, and fiber channel HBAs connected to SAN 2+ years of experience with providing expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 5.0+ / SDDC stack support 2+ years of experience with managing NSX Software Defined Networking with an understanding of micro-segmentation and Zero Trust principles 3 months+ of experience with supporting VCF 9 deployments/implementation Preferred: 2+ Utilize vRealize/Aria Suite 2+ Work with Dell VxRail HCI 1+ Apply scripting knowledge (Python, Java, Shell/BASH) Physical Demands Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc. Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor