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VIRTUALIZATION ARCHITECT
NYC, NY · Information TechnologyNetwork & Infrastructure Operational Support Project - As the largest school system in the nation, serving over 900,000 students across 1,800 schools, DIIT provides essential IT solutions, including data centers, networks, devices, and support, to enhance student learning and optimize operations. DIIT is responsible for ensuring reliable technology access for students and staff, supporting the DOE’s commitment to equity and educational excellence.
DIIT is seeking operational support resources to strengthen infrastructure, improve system performance, streamline processes, and ensure consistent, reliable IT services across the DOE.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Virtualization Architect will lead the design, deployment, and management of advanced virtualized infrastructures, ensuring seamless integration with internal and external platforms, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise in VMware SDDC, hyper-converged infrastructure, and cloud technologies. The successful candidate will analyze existing IT environments, recommend improvements, and design innovative solutions that align with modern best practices in security, automation, and scalability.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Open to candidates who hold any of the following preferred certifications:
MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.
At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws
DIIT is seeking operational support resources to strengthen infrastructure, improve system performance, streamline processes, and ensure consistent, reliable IT services across the DOE.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Virtualization Architect will lead the design, deployment, and management of advanced virtualized infrastructures, ensuring seamless integration with internal and external platforms, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise in VMware SDDC, hyper-converged infrastructure, and cloud technologies. The successful candidate will analyze existing IT environments, recommend improvements, and design innovative solutions that align with modern best practices in security, automation, and scalability.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design & Implementation: Oversee the architecture, implementation, and lifecycle management of hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), VMware Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), and hybrid cloud platforms (e.g., VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution), ensuring seamless integration with device management systems.
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance, security, and availability of virtual infrastructures. Perform advanced troubleshooting for web, data, and application servers, maintaining secure and reliable connections to cloud-managed devices and platforms.
- Automation: Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and PowerShell DSC to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment tasks.
- Virtual Machine & Container Support: Support the creation and lifecycle management of virtual machines (VMs), virtual desktops (VDI), and containerized workloads (Kubernetes/Docker) to enable modern application delivery and endpoint management.
- Infrastructure Management: Lead the design, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of hyper-converged and traditional server environments. Manage software-defined networking (SDN) and storage (SDS) components within the VMware ecosystem.
- Hardware & Cloud Recommendations: Provide expert recommendations for server, storage, and cloud resources to support DIIT infrastructure growth and deliver scalable virtual application environments. Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and adopt emerging technologies.
- Security & Compliance: Implement robust security measures, including micro-segmentation and zero-trust network architectures, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
Open to candidates who hold any of the following preferred certifications:
- VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) or VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- ITIL v4 Foundation
MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered
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- 7+ years of hands-on experience in virtualization architecture and engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in customer service, client-facing roles, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Proficiency with VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, Horizon, and VMware Cloud solutions.
- Expertise in hyper-converged infrastructure platforms (e.g., Dell VxRail, Nutanix).
- Proficiency in automation and scripting (Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell).
- Strong understanding of cloud integration with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on process, quality, and security best practices.
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.
At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws