VMware Cloud Foundation Architect

Job Title: VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Cloud ArchitectExperience: 810 YearsLocation: Chennai / Pan IndiaJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade private and hybrid cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in VCF, vSphere, NSX, and vSAN, with a strong background in architecture design, platform migrations, and optimization. This role involves close collaboration with senior stakeholders, platform engineering teams, and enterprise customers to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture Design & Implementation

• Design and deliver end-to-end VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) architectures for private and hybrid cloud environments.
• Develop High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for SDDC deployments, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.
• Create standardized blueprints, reference architectures, and deployment strategies for enterprise-scale cloud platforms.

Platform Leadership

• Lead hands-on deployments and configurations of VCF 9.0, including management and workload domains.
• Provide deep technical expertise across vSphere, NSX, and vSAN, ensuring best practices in scalability, security, and performance.
• Own lifecycle management, upgrades, and patching activities across VCF environments.

Migration & Optimization

• Lead and execute complex cloud migration initiatives, including migrations from legacy VMware platforms (e.g., VVF) to VCF 9.
• Ensure seamless, zero-downtime migrations with improved performance, resilience, and cost optimization.
• Identify and remediate performance bottlenecks, capacity issues, and operational risks.

Automation & Integration

• Implement and manage VMware Aria Suite, including:
• Aria Operations
• Aria Automation
• Aria Lifecycle
• Drive automation, self-service provisioning, and operational efficiency.
• Integrate VCF platforms with third-party tools and enterprise systems (monitoring, ITSM, security, backup,