Role Title
Enterprise Architect (VMware)
Location
Canberra, ACT (other major Australian cities considered for the right candidate)
Working Arrangement
Hybrid, 6 month contract with extensions.
Clearance Required
Australian citizen with ability to obtain an AGSVA clearance.
Company Overview
Our client is a leading virtualisation and cloud provider delivering secure, scalable and innovative infrastructure solutions to government and enterprise customers. With a strong track record in designing and implementing mission-critical platforms, they combine deep technical expertise with strategic insight to help organisations modernise, optimise and secure their IT environments.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect specialising in VMware technologies to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale virtualisation and cloud solutions. This role will focus on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) architecture, governance and integration, ensuring solutions are secure, resilient and aligned with business objectives. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams and vendors to define strategy, guide implementation and ensure best practice adoption across complex environments.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Lead the architecture and design of VMware-based enterprise solutions, with a focus on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
* Define and maintain enterprise architecture standards, patterns and governance for VMware platforms
* Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology roadmaps with organisational strategy
* Provide technical leadership and mentoring to solution architects and engineering teams
* Oversee the integration of VMware solutions with hybrid and multi-cloud environments
* Conduct architecture reviews and ensure compliance with security, performance and scalability requirements
* Engage with vendors and partners to evaluate emerging VMware technologies and recommend adoption strategies
* Develop high-level and low-level design documentation, reference architectures and implementation guidelines
* Support pre-sales and proposal activities with architectural input and solution design expertise
Education/Certifications Required
* VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) - Preferred
* VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) - Highly desirable
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in IT, Computer Science or related discipline
Knowledge/Skills Required
* Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or Senior Solution Architect specialising in VMware technologies
* Deep expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) architecture and deployment
* Strong understanding of virtualisation, storage, networking and security in VMware environments
* Experience integrating VMware solutions with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
* Strong documentation skills, including the creation of HLDs, LLDs and reference architectures
* Ability to operate in secure, complex and large-scale enterprise environments
Employment Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to work on high-profile, secure projects with national impact
* Professional development and certification support
* Collaborative, innovative and supportive team culture
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Veterans
Defence and Federal Government industry experience is highly desirable. We strongly encourage veterans and individuals with Defence experience to apply. Your unique skills and background are highly valued, and we are committed to supporting your transition into this role.
About Cleared
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