Network Architect – VMware Broadcom vSAN Infrastructure.

About This Opportunity

CTI Staffing is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to find a Network Architect - VMware vSAN Infrastructure for their infrastructure team based in Durham, NC (hybrid, onsite 3+ days/week).

This team is leading a major virtualization modernization effort, standardizing infrastructure across dozens of sites nationwide. The role owns the architecture and hands-on execution of that rollout, from design through migration.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end design and implementation of enterprise vSAN solutions across a large multi-site environment
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform for on-premises and cloud environments
• Perform site readiness assessments covering power, cooling, network connectivity, and deployment prerequisites
• Oversee hardware deployment including racking, stacking, cabling, and inventory validation
• Configure and standardize server BIOS, firmware, ESXi hosts, vCenter, and vSAN clusters
• Develop and execute migration strategies from legacy virtualization platforms to new infrastructure
• Lead VM migration, cutover, and stabilization activities while minimizing business disruption
• Produce architecture documentation, build guides, and operational runbooks

Requirements

What You Bring

Must-Have:

• 10+ years of enterprise infrastructure and virtualization architecture experience
• 5+ years hands-on with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and vSAN environments
• Advanced expertise in enterprise server platforms and vSAN Ready Node style deployments
• Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) for on-prem and cloud
• Strong knowledge of legacy virtualization platforms for migration planning
• Expert-level understanding of storage architecture and data protection strategies
• Proficiency in network configuration (VLANs, MTU, distributed switches, VMkernel networking)
• Experience with multi-site infrastructure coordination and standardization

Nice-to-Have:

• VMware NSX networking and security experience
• Backup and disaster recovery solutions knowledge
• Monitoring and observability tools familiarity
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) or VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

Technical Environment:

• VMware vSphere, vCenter, vSAN
• Terraform / Infrastructure-as-Code
• Enterprise server hardware platforms
• Distributed switches, VLANs, VMkernel networking

What Success Looks Like:

• Standardized, repeatable deployment model proven across the first wave of sites
• Clean migration cutover with minimal business disruption
• Documentation and runbooks in place for ongoing operational support

Note: This role requires regular physical activity including lifting up to 75 lbs, working in data center environments, and travel (30-40%).