Senior Virtualization Architect / Lead – VMware & Hyper-V
Experience
10–15 years in enterprise IT infrastructure, with deep specialization in virtualization technologies
Location-Remote
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Virtualization Architect / Lead with strong expertise in VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V platforms. The role requires ownership of design, implementation, optimization, and modernization of large-scale virtualized environments across on-premises and hybrid infrastructures. The candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and engage with stakeholders to ensure high availability, performance, security, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Virtualization Architecture & Operations
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Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V environments
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Lead virtualization strategy, capacity planning, and lifecycle management
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Architect high availability, DR, and fault-tolerant virtual infrastructures
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Perform platform upgrades, migrations, and consolidations with minimal downtime
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Define and enforce virtualization standards, best practices, and governance
Platform Management & Optimization
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Administer ESXi, vCenter, Hyper-V clusters, and System Center components
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Optimize performance, storage, and network integration (SAN/NAS, iSCSI, FC, vSAN, SMB)
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Troubleshoot complex virtualization, OS, and hardware-related issues
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Implement and manage backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions
Hybrid & Modern Infrastructure
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Support hybrid cloud integration and workload mobility
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Enable virtualization for Dev/Test, VDI, and business-critical workloads
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Collaborate with cloud, network, storage, and security teams
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Contribute to modernization initiatives (automation, infrastructure as code)
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
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Act as technical lead for virtualization projects and transformations
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Mentor and guide junior engineers and operations teams
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Participate in architecture reviews, audits, and client discussions
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Support RFPs, solution designs, and effort estimations
Required Technical Skills
Core Virtualization
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VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, HA, DRS, vMotion, Storage vMotion)
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Microsoft Hyper-V (Failover Clustering, Live Migration, Replica)
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System Center (SCVMM, SCOM – preferred)
Storage & Networking
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SAN/NAS technologies (FC, iSCSI, NFS, SMB)
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vSAN, Storage Spaces Direct (S2D – preferred)
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Virtual networking concepts (VLANs, vSwitches, NIC teaming)
Backup, DR & Security
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Backup and replication tools (Veeam, Commvault, or equivalent)
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DR planning, testing, and execution
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Role-based access control, hardening, and compliance practices
Automation & Tools (Good to Have)
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PowerCLI, PowerShell scripting
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Monitoring and capacity management tools
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Exposure to automation frameworks and orchestration platforms
Experience & Qualifications
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10–15 years of overall IT infrastructure experience
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8+ years hands-on experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V in large environments
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Experience managing mission-critical, high-availability systems
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Strong understanding of enterprise IT operations and ITIL processes
Certifications (Preferred)
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VMware Certified Professional (VCP) / VMware Advanced Professional
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Microsoft certifications related to Windows Server / Hyper-V
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ITIL Foundation (optional)
Key Competencies
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Excellent documentation and communication abilities
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Leadership mindset with client-facing experience
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Ability to work under pressure in 24x7 enterprise environments
