Principal Architect - Cloud Foundation

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Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

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• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.

• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.

• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. 

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
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.

Role Description

• 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.

Behaviors and Competencies

• Problem-Solving: Can proactively identify and take ownership of complex problem-solving initiatives, initiate preventative measures, collaborate with others to find solutions, and drive successful outcomes.

• Communication: Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences, facilitate effective communication between others, and mentor others in effective communication.

• Adaptability: Can lead others through change, help teams adapt to new directions, and create a culture open to change.

• Leadership: Can take ownership of complex team initiatives, collaborate with others in decision-making processes, and drive team performance.

• Teamwork: Can build and lead multiple teams, fostering a cooperative environment and ensuring effective communication between team members.

• Self-Motivation: Can take ownership of complex personal or professional initiatives, collaborate with others when necessary, and drive results through self-motivation.

Skill Level 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

Additional Requirements

• 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

• Required Certifications:  Broadcom Knight, VMware Certified Advanced Professional

Other Requirements

• 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

• Willingness to travel occasionally

• Thorough understanding of automation technologies & software-defined datacenter

The base salary for this position is $180,000 - $220,000. The estimated on-target earnings, or OTE, which includes a base salary and bonus, are $220,000 - $250,000. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status