Senior Windows and VMware Architect (6B/7A)

United States
Full Time
Experienced
Job Title: Senior Windows and VMware Architect (6B/7A)
Experience Required: 15-25 years
Job Summary:
The Windows and VMware Architect is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and support of enterprise-grade Microsoft Windows Server and VMware environments. This role plays a critical part in ensuring infrastructure stability, performance, and scalability, with a strong focus on migration projects, virtualization, and automation.
Job Description:
1. Windows Server Architecture & Design
  • Architect and oversee the deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of Windows Server environments (2012–2022).
  • Design and lead in-place and parallel upgrade strategies to minimize downtime and risk.
  • Define standards for Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and system hardening.
  • Architect and implement Windows Server Clustering for high availability of application and database workloads.
  • Establish performance baselines and ensure system reliability through proactive monitoring and tuning.
  • Define patching, backup, and security policies aligned with enterprise standards.
2. VMware Infrastructure Strategy
  • Architect and manage enterprise-grade VMware environments including vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, NSX, and SRM.
  • Design and optimize HA, DRS, vMotion, and Storage vMotion configurations for performance and availability.
  • Lead VMware infrastructure upgrades, patching cycles, and capacity planning.
  • Provide L4-L5-level support and root cause analysis for complex virtualization issues.
3. Infrastructure Modernization & Migration
  • Lead end-to-end planning and execution of legacy system migrations, hardware refreshes, and data center builds.
  • Design and execute P2V and V2V migrations using tools like VMware Converter and PlateSpin.
  • Collaborate on cloud migration strategies (Azure, AWS, hybrid models) and integration with on-prem infrastructure.
4. Business Continuity, Security & Automation
  • Define and implement backup and disaster recovery architectures.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and security frameworks (PCI-DSS, ISO, DISA STIGs).
  • Collaborate with InfoSec teams to apply baselines, perform vulnerability remediation, and enforce access controls.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and PowerCLI to streamline operations.
5. Documentation, Governance & Collaboration
  • Produce and maintain high-level and low-level design documents, runbooks, and operational procedures.
  • Participate in architectural reviews, change advisory boards, and incident response planning.
  • Act as a technical liaison between infrastructure, application, network, and database teams.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 15–25 years of experience in enterprise Windows Server and VMware environments.
  • Proven track record in infrastructure architecture, modernization, and migration projects.
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, PowerCLI).
  • Preferred Certifications: VMware VCP-DCV / VCAP-DCV, Microsoft MCSE / Azure Architect, ITIL Foundation


 
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