Principal Solutions Architect, VMware Cloud Foundation

About Redesign Group
The Redesign Group is a global technology and cybersecurity Solution Provider leveraging design thinking, interdependent subject matter expertise, and emerging technology solutions to help organizations achieve meaningful transformation. Our globally diverse team members, partnerships with strategic technology manufacturers, and cybersecurity services position us to be a business partner that’s ready for what’s next.
We live by our core values of operating in the service of others, being problem solvers, and focusing on long term partnerships. You’ll excel at Redesign if you thrive in a rewarding environment that moves quickly, challenges you to grow and fosters collaboration. We seek candidates with a hands-on customer-first approach, robust interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic and excellent time management. While teamwork is expected, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment is crucial.
Job Description
We are seeking a Principal Solutions Architect, VMware Cloud Foundation to deliver VMware Cloud Foundation implementations based on architect-provided design documentation. This role focuses on deploying, configuring, validating, and operationalizing VCF environments while maintaining close collaboration with architects, project managers, and customer technical teams.
The VCF Private Cloud Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that design intent is accurately realized in production, while providing practical feedback to improve designs, tooling, and delivery outcomes. Success in this role requires strong hands-on expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and execute complex architectures.
Key Responsibilities

Implement VMware Cloud Foundation environments in alignment with approved HLD and LLD documentation

Execute Day 0 and Day 1 activities, including host commissioning, domain deployment, and baseline configuration

Deploy and configure vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and VCF lifecycle components

Validate deployed platforms against architectural, operational, and performance expectations

Troubleshoot deployment and integration challenges in collaboration with architects and senior engineers

Document implementation outcomes, environmental findings, and operational considerations

Participate in customer readiness, validation, and knowledge-transfer activities

Provide feedback to architects on design assumptions, execution considerations, and lifecycle

Role Ownership:

Accurate and repeatable execution of VCF Consultant

Technical validation of deployed environments

Continuous improvement feedback into design and delivery

Qualifications

Current VMware VCP 9.x certification required; candidates must be actively certified and up to date within the latest certification track/release cycle

Hands-on experience deploying and operating VMware-based infrastructure

Pre-Sales/Solution Architecture experience required

Working knowledge of vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and VMware Cloud Foundation

Solid understanding of networking (L2/L3, routing, firewalling) and storage concepts

Ability to interpret and execute against detailed design documentation

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills during deployment

VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) in VKS, Automation, Storage, Operations

First Six Months:

Complete VMWare by Broadcom Training and Certification for Sales Role Knowledge VSP, with a Proven Professional and Certified Expert Achievement.

Complete VMWare by Broadcom Training and Certification for PreSales Role Knowledge VTSP, with a Proven Professional and Certified Expert Achievement.

Complete VMWare by Broadcom Training and Certification for VCP Administrator

Complete VMWare by Broadcom Training and Certification for VCP Architect

Complete VMware by Broadcom Training and Certification for 1 VCAP Discipline

Complete Requirements for VMWare Knight Program as Implementation Engineer

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match (annual dollar cap applied)

Flexible time off plan

15 paid holidays

Sick leave (amount varies by state requirements and is at least the minimum required by any state)

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

We’re an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We consider qualified candidates without regard to any legally protected status. This role is subject to applicable employment laws based on work location. In compliance with pay transparency laws, the compensation range for this role is included, with final pay based on experience, skills, and location. We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process—just let us know how we can help.
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