Cloud Architect

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CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

Job Description

We are looking for a Cloud Architect to support the planning, execution, administration, and optimization of enterprise VMware environments. This position will be full-time contract and hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote per week).

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

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Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.