Infrastructure Architect

Job Title:

Infrastructure Architect – Private AI & GenAI Solutions

Job Summary:

The Infrastructure Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing on-premises infrastructure solutions to support Private AI and Generative AI (GenAI) initiatives. This role involves leading technical discussions, defining architecture, and delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance AI platforms leveraging VMware Cloud Foundation technologies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in VMware solutions, AI/ML frameworks, and enterprise infrastructure design.

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure & Architecture

• Architect, design, and implement on-premises infrastructure solutions for Private AI and GenAI workloads.
• Lead technical discussions with stakeholders to gather requirements and define AI/GenAI platform architecture.
• Develop end-to-end solutions using VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) technologies, including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and vRealize Suite.
• Provide detailed infrastructure designs covering compute, storage, networking, and security components tailored for AI workloads.
• Integrate Private AI solutions into existing enterprise environments ensuring security, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and vendors to ensure successful delivery of AI infrastructure projects.
• Develop best practices, reference architectures, and deployment guides for AI and GenAI solutions.
• Stay current with technology trends in Private AI, VMware, on-premises cloud, and data center innovations.

Governance & Leadership

• Mentor technical and solution architects, fostering continuous learning and knowledge upgradation.
• Perform engagement-level delivery governance and ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
• Participate in RFP/RFI processes, due diligence, and pre-sales support; oversee Proof of Concepts (POCs).
• Provide solutions for IT optimization, business-aligned IT, enterprise architecture, and transformation roadmaps.
• Support business/product acquisition, mergers, and Application Portfolio Optimization (APO).

Additional Requirements:

• VMware certifications (e.g., VCAP or equivalent).
• Pre-sales experience in infrastructure solutions (preferred).
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks and tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Nvidia Triton).
• Familiarity with security and compliance requirements for Private AI environments.
• Experience with hardware acceleration technologies (GPUs, DPUs).
• Exposure to multi-tenant environments and service provider models.