[Hiring] Virtualization Solution Architect @ProArch

Role Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.