We are seeking an experienced Virtualization Solution Architect to design, plan, and implement enterprise virtualization and migration solutions as part of a managed services offering. This role requires deep hands-on and architectural expertise across VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM), with a strong ability to translate customer requirements into scalable, secure, and supportable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Virtualization Architecture & Design
- Act as the solution architect for virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and SCVMM.
- Design highly available, scalable, and performance-optimized virtualization architectures.
- Align solutions with managed services standards, SLAs, and operational best practices.
Migration Planning & Execution
- Plan, design, and lead virtualization migration initiatives across platforms.
- Develop migration strategies, schedules, and cutover plans to minimize risk and downtime.
- Validate post-migration environments for stability, performance, and operational readiness.
Managed Services Enablement
- Design virtualization solutions with monitoring, supportability, and long-term operations in mind.
- Partner with managed services teams to ensure seamless onboarding and service delivery handoff.
- Define reference architectures and reusable patterns for repeatable service offerings.
Infrastructure & Platform Integration
- Collaborate on integration with storage, networking, security, and backup platforms.
- Ensure virtualization solutions meet customer security, compliance, and governance requirements.
Technical Leadership & Client Engagement
- Serve as a technical authority during pre-sales discussions, design workshops, and delivery phases.
- Translate customer requirements into clear designs, diagrams, and documentation.
- Provide technical mentorship and escalation support to engineering teams.
Requirements
Required Skills & Experience
- Deep expertise in VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and SCVMM.
- Proven experience planning and executing virtualization migrations.
- Strong background in delivering solutions within managed services environments.
- Experience designing solutions for enterprise or mid-market customers.
- Excellent documentation, architectural, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Managed Services Providers (MSP) or Professional Services organizations.
- Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and automation practices.
- Relevant VMware or Microsoft certifications.
Soft Skills & Attributes
- Strong consultative and customer-facing skills.
- Ability to balance strategic architecture with hands-on execution.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and process-driven.
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