Senior Architect
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As a Senior Architect, you will lead the design and implementation of VCF solutions, focusing on automation, operations, and integration with NSX. You will work closely with enterprise clients to understand their infrastructure needs and deliver scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions.
Why comdivision
At comdivision, we believe that great work happens where people thrive. That’s why we offer flexible work arrangements across multiple office locations and home office setups, empowering our team to choose the environment that suits them best. Whether you're deepening your expertise in the VMware ecosystem or exploring new technologies, we provide continuous learning opportunities and hands-on experience with cutting-edge solutions. Our collaborative culture is reinforced through regular team events, fostering strong connections and shared success across all roles.
Working at comdivision means being part of a brand that values innovation, personal development, and a healthy work-life balance. If you're looking for a place where your skills can grow and your contributions truly matter, comdivision is the place to be.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and implement VCF-based infrastructure solutions tailored to customer requirements.
- Lead technical workshops, assessments, and design sessions with clients.
- Drive automation and operational excellence across VCF deployments.
- Integrate and optimise NSX within VCF environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, delivery, and support.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects and engineers.
- Document architecture designs, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
- Stay current with VMware technologies and industry trends.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) architecture and deployment.
- Strong hands-on expertise with NSX (NSX-T preferred).
- Experience in VCF automation and operations (e.g., SDDC Manager, API integrations, lifecycle management).
- Solid understanding of virtualisation, networking, and storage concepts.
- Working knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Willingness to travel for customer onsite visits as needed.
- US application: Valid work permit for USA and must be physically located in USA, ideally in the Texas area.
- DE application: Valid work permit for Germany and must be physically located in EU.
Preferred Qualification:
- VMware certifications (e.g., VCAP, VCDX, or equivalent).
- Experience with scripting (PowerCLI, Python) and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud strategies and workload migration.
Compensation:
- Fixed annual salary US: $120,000 - $220,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Fixed annual salary DE: €85,000 – €115,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Performance bonus: Based on project delivery, customer satisfaction, and team contribution
Basic Requirements:
- Location(s): USA (Texas prefered), EU (Germany preferred)
- Type: Permanent / Full-Time
- Travel: Occasional customer onsite visits required
- Language: Fluent English
- Eligibility: Must have valid work permit and reside in USA or Germany (depending on application)
Related management team
Sascha Schwunk is CRO, Lead Architect, and Partner at comdivision with more than 20 years of experience in enterprise IT and cloud architecture. He supports organizations worldwide in modernizing IT environments and building scalable platforms.
His work focuses on VMware‑based solutions, including VMware Cloud Foundation as well as vSAN and NSX. He works with both enterprises and service providers to implement hybrid cloud models and container‑based platforms.
As a Broadcom Knight for VMware Cloud Foundation, Sascha combines deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of operational requirements. He helps organizations align architecture, licensing, and migration strategies for efficiency and scalability.
In addition to project work, he contributes through workshops and strategic formats, helping organizations evaluate cloud operating models and drive successful transformation initiatives.
Fabian Lenz is an architect and part of the leadership team at comdivision. With a strong background in virtualization and datacenter technologies, he combines hands-on expertise with a solid academic foundation in international information systems.
His primary focus is on VMware technologies, where he has developed deep technical expertise supported by various certifications. In addition, he brings experience in IT service and infrastructure management, automation, software development, and project execution.
As a VMware Cloud Foundation Broadcom Knight, Fabian represents technical excellence and a clear perspective on modern cloud architecture. He helps organizations structure, simplify, and evolve complex IT environments.
Alongside his technical work, Fabian contributes to strategic decision-making within comdivision and supports projects from initial design through to implementation. He also shares his expertise through presentations and workshops to make complex topics accessible and actionable.
Yves Sandfort is CEO and Partner at the comdivision group with more than 30 years of experience in cloud architecture and IT transformation. As VMware VCDX (#203) and a Broadcom Knight, he is recognized as an expert within the global VMware ecosystem.
His focus is on designing and implementing private, public, and hybrid cloud strategies as well as enterprise architectures. He supports organizations in aligning technology decisions with business objectives and risk management.
In addition to his consulting work, Yves is active as a keynote speaker and industry analyst, sharing insights at international events. As a former VMware Certified Instructor, he combines deep technical expertise with the ability to make complex topics accessible.
Christina Sandfort is COO and Head of Operations for EMEA and the Americas at comdivision. She ensures that strategy is translated into effective execution by aligning teams, processes, and structures.
Her approach focuses on clarity, transparency, and well-defined frameworks that support scalability and consistency across regions. She creates structures that empower teams while maintaining reliability.
She is known for bringing clarity to complex operational environments and enabling organizations to grow in a structured and sustainable way.