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 ResponsibilitiesVirtualization 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.
RequirementsRequired Skills & Experience
• 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.
Preferred Qualifications• 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.
Benefits
Skills Required
- 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
What We Do
ProArch was founded on the belief that a future where change is ‘business as usual’ is fundamentally more exciting than one where it is not. We accelerate value and increase resilience for our clients with consulting and technology - enabled by cloud, guided by data, fueled by apps, and secured by design
