Senior Systems Architect (mfd)

Were looking for a Senior Systems Architect to join our team in Germany in a hybrid working mode.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Architect to join our practice ATP/Infrastructure & Operations practice this client-facing role you will advise enterprise and regulated-industry customers on modernizing and transforming their cloud data center virtualization and infrastructure platforms.

You will lead architecture engagements covering Microsoft Azure hybrid cloud software-defined data centers (SDDC) VMware-based private clouds and on-premises infrastructure helping clients modernize legacy estates while ensuring resilience security governance and operational continuity.

As a trusted advisor to CIOs infrastructure leaders and transformation programs you will shape both strategy and delivery across complex enterprise environments.

• Lead current-state assessments discovery workshops target-state architecture definition and facilitate sessions with engineering teams infrastructure leaders and executive audiences
• Translate business security compliance and resilience requirements into scalable technical solutions ensuring architectural governance aligned to enterprise standards and regulatory expectations
• Design Microsoft Azure landing zones governance models connectivity patterns and operational guardrails
• Architect hybrid cloud solutions integrating Azure with on-premises infrastructure identity platforms and security controls
• Design SDDC architectures across compute storage network virtualization backup DR and management domains
• Govern VMware-based private cloud architectures including vSphere vCenter ESXi NSX vSAN HCX SRM and Aria/vRealize Suite
• Lead modernization and migration initiatives across Azure VMware Hyper-V Nutanix and hybrid environments producing HLD/LLD documentation architecture decision records and migration strategies
• Provide architectural oversight across deployment migration and stabilization phases acting as senior escalation point for critical platform design and implementation challenges
• Support migration planning for workloads into Azure AVS hybrid cloud or modernized on-premises environments
• Support RFP/RFI responses with solution design architecture inputs scope framing effort estimation and proposal development while identifying follow-on opportunities in cloud adoption infrastructure modernization and operational improvement

• 10 years of experience in cloud infrastructure architecture virtualization SDDC and consulting
• Proven experience in enterprise transformation and modernization programs
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure: landing zones hub-and-spoke networking governance identity security and resilience
• In-depth knowledge of hybrid cloud architecture integrating Azure with on-premises platforms and enterprise identity
• Proven experience with VMware: vSphere vCenter ESXi NSX vSAN HCX SRM Aria/vRealize Suite
• Practical experience with SDDC Hyper-V Nutanix AHV and hyperconverged infrastructure platforms
• Expertise in AVS (Azure VMware Solution) and workload mobility
• Knowledge of enterprise storage backup business continuity and disaster recovery
• Familiarity with network security identity and governance for enterprise platforms
• Experience working in regulated high-availability and mission-critical environments
• Consulting experience in financial services public sector healthcare or regulated industries
• Knowledge of automation and IaC tools (Terraform Bicep PowerShell or Ansible)
• Relevant certifications in Azure and VMware
• Willingness to travel to client sites

• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud strategies
• Familiarity with cloud cost governance and FinOps
• Contribution to thought leadership whitepapers or technical assets
• Public speaking experience at industry events or conferences