VMware Solution Architect

Job Description — VMware Solution Architect (Advanced Level)Location: Dubai, UAE (Onsite) or Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Onsite Package: AED 45,000+ per month Remote Package: AED 30,000 per month Multiple vacancies — different VMware specialtiesAbout the RoleWe’re hiring senior VMware Solution Architects who can take full ownership of designing, deploying, and optimizing enterprise-scale virtualization and automation platforms. This is not a mid-level engineering role — you will act as the technical authority for customers, lead architecture decisions, troubleshoot complex environments, and drive modernization initiatives across multi-cloud and on-prem infrastructures.Candidates must have deep, hands-on mastery of VMware technologies, with at least one specialization:Aria Automation (vRealize Automation – Advanced Level)Aria Orchestrator (vRealize Orchestrator – Advanced Scripting & Integration)vSphere with Tanzu / Modern Kubernetes IntegrationVMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) ArchitectureVMware Cloud Director (VCD)VMware NSX ALB (Avi Load Balancer)Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & DesignLead end-to-end architecture of VMware-based cloud platforms (private cloud, hybrid cloud, VCF-based environments).Design scalable, secure blueprints using Aria Automation, including policies, services, catalogs, multi-tenancy, and extensibility.Develop advanced automation workflows using Aria Orchestrator with REST/SOAP integrations, PowerShell, Python, and third-party systems.Architect Kubernetes-ready infrastructure with vSphere with Tanzu, including namespaces, TKG clusters, and integrations with CI/CD.Build multi-site, highly available architectures using VCF, NSX-T, vSAN, and SDDC Manager.Design multitenant IaaS/PaaS platforms using VCD, including resource pools, catalogs, edge gateways, and SDN.Architect and optimize Avi Load Balancer deployments for L4/L7 services.Deployment & ImplementationExecute complex deployment projects with zero-downtime strategies and production-grade readiness.Configure policies, lifecycle management, image repositories, identity federation, automation pipelines, and cloud integrations (AWS, Azure, GCP).Deploy Tanzu clusters, configure storage classes, ingress controllers, and integrate with GitOps pipelines.Build production-ready automation packs and integrations with ITSM, CMDB, monitoring, and security platforms.Advisory & GovernanceLead technical workshops, design reviews, and customer architecture assessments.Troubleshoot high-severity issues across the entire VMware stack (compute, storage, network, automation, Kubernetes).Develop migration strategies for legacy virtualization → VCF/VCF-based cloud environments.Provide capacity planning, performance tuning, HA/DR designs, and compliance alignment.Documentation & Knowledge SharingCreate HLDs, LLDs, runbooks, implementation guides, and operational SOPs.Transfer knowledge to customer teams and mentor junior engineers.Required Skills & Experience8–15+ years of experience in VMware ecosystem, with proven solution architecture ownership.Strong background across virtualization, networking, storage, cloud automation, and Kubernetes.Deep technical expertise in at least two of the following (mandatory):Aria Automation (vRA)Aria Orchestrator (vRO)vSphere with TanzuVCFVCDNSX ALB / AviSolid experience designing large-scale production environments for enterprise or telco.Strong scripting background (PowerCLI, Python, JS, REST).Comfortable presenting architectural decisions to C-level and defending technical choices.Preferred Certifications(Not mandatory but strong plus — and realistically market-valued)VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) – Design or DeployVMware Certified Implementation Expert (VCIX)VMware Certified Professional (VCP) – Any trackKubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD) for Tanzu-focused rolesCloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) for hybrid integrationsWho Should ApplyProfessionals who:Have built real VMware automation/VCF/Tanzu platforms—not just touched them.Are confident leading architecture decisions.Can work independently in complex customer environments.Want to work on large-scale enterprise and telco-grade VMware projects across the GCC.