Technical Cloud Architect (Virtualization & Cloud Infrastructure) This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We ...
Technical Cloud Architect (Virtualization & Cloud Infrastructure) This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We ...
Technical Cloud Architect (Virtualization & Cloud Infrastructure) This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We ...
Technical Cloud Architect (Virtualization & Cloud Infrastructure) This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We ...
Implement and manage virtualization platforms such as VMware or Red Hat Virtualization. * Collaborate with network and security teams to ensure compliance with security best practices. * Troubleshoot ...
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Implement and manage virtualization platforms such as VMware or Red Hat Virtualization. * Collaborate with network and security teams to ensure compliance with security best practices. * Troubleshoot ...
Principal Product Manager, Technical - Hybrid Cloud
Fort Collins, CO · Hybrid
$165K - $191K/yr
Emerging cloud and virtualization technologies Be the Voice of the Customer Engage directly with enterprise customers, strategic partners, and field teams to understand cloud operating models ...
Principal Product Manager, Technical - Hybrid Cloud
Fort Collins, CO · Hybrid
$165K - $191K/yr
Emerging cloud and virtualization technologies Be the Voice of the Customer Engage directly with enterprise customers, strategic partners, and field teams to understand cloud operating models ...
Principal Product Manager, Technical - Hybrid Cloud
Fort Collins, CO · Hybrid
$165K - $191K/yr
Emerging cloud and virtualization technologies Be the Voice of the Customer Engage directly with enterprise customers, strategic partners, and field teams to understand cloud operating models ...
Principal Product Manager, Technical - Hybrid Cloud
Fort Collins, CO · Hybrid
$165K - $191K/yr
Emerging cloud and virtualization technologies Be the Voice of the Customer Engage directly with enterprise customers, strategic partners, and field teams to understand cloud operating models ...
Senior Technical Product Manager - Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Fort Collins, CO · Hybrid
$165K - $191K/yr
Define and document endtoendSDNsolution designs spanning virtualization platforms, private cloud architectures, and network virtualization stacks. * Translate complex distributed systems into clear ...
Senior Technical Product Manager - Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Fort Collins, CO · Hybrid
$165K - $191K/yr
Define and document endtoendSDNsolution designs spanning virtualization platforms, private cloud architectures, and network virtualization stacks. * Translate complex distributed systems into clear ...
Senior Technical Product Manager - Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Fort Collins, CO · Hybrid
$165K - $191K/yr
Define and document endtoendSDNsolution designs spanning virtualization platforms, private cloud architectures, and network virtualization stacks. * Translate complex distributed systems into clear ...
Senior Technical Product Manager - Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Fort Collins, CO · Hybrid
$165K - $191K/yr
Define and document endtoendSDNsolution designs spanning virtualization platforms, private cloud architectures, and network virtualization stacks. * Translate complex distributed systems into clear ...
Senior Technical Product Manager - Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Fort Collins, CO · Hybrid
$165K - $191K/yr
Define and document endtoendSDNsolution designs spanning virtualization platforms, private cloud architectures, and network virtualization stacks. * Translate complex distributed systems into clear ...
Senior Technical Product Manager - Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Fort Collins, CO · Hybrid
$165K - $191K/yr
Define and document endtoendSDNsolution designs spanning virtualization platforms, private cloud architectures, and network virtualization stacks. * Translate complex distributed systems into clear ...
Principal Product Manager, Technical - Hybrid Cloud
Fort Collins, CO · Hybrid
$165K - $191K/yr
Emerging cloud and virtualization technologies Be the Voice of the Customer Engage directly with enterprise customers, strategic partners, and field teams to understand cloud operating models ...
Principal Product Manager, Technical - Hybrid Cloud
Fort Collins, CO · Hybrid
$165K - $191K/yr
Emerging cloud and virtualization technologies Be the Voice of the Customer Engage directly with enterprise customers, strategic partners, and field teams to understand cloud operating models ...
VMware Administrator - Secret Clearance with Security Clearance
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$115K - $134K/yr
Serves as an escalation point for Tier I Service Desk staff on virtualization-related incidents, performing advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system maintenance to ensure ...
VMware Administrator - Secret Clearance with Security Clearance
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$115K - $134K/yr
Serves as an escalation point for Tier I Service Desk staff on virtualization-related incidents, performing advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system maintenance to ensure ...
VMWare Administrator
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
Serves as an escalation point for Tier I Service Desk staff on virtualization-related incidents, performing advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system maintenance to ensure ...
VMWare Administrator
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
Serves as an escalation point for Tier I Service Desk staff on virtualization-related incidents, performing advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system maintenance to ensure ...
Sr. Denodo Developer
Englewood, CO · On-site
$53.75 - $71/hr
The role involves contributing to the development and support of data virtualization projects, collaborating with business teams to design and deploy data model solutions, and ensuring adherence to ...
Sr. Denodo Developer
Englewood, CO · On-site
$53.75 - $71/hr
The role involves contributing to the development and support of data virtualization projects, collaborating with business teams to design and deploy data model solutions, and ensuring adherence to ...
Senior Technical Product Manager Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Fort Collins, CO · On-site
$165K - $191K/yr
Virtualization Platforms: VMware (vSphere / ESXi), KVM * Private Cloud Architectures: On-prem, hybrid, and edge environments * Software-Defined Networking: * VMWare NSX * Nutanix Network ...
Senior Technical Product Manager Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Fort Collins, CO · On-site
$165K - $191K/yr
Virtualization Platforms: VMware (vSphere / ESXi), KVM * Private Cloud Architectures: On-prem, hybrid, and edge environments * Software-Defined Networking: * VMWare NSX * Nutanix Network ...
Systems Network Admin
Boulder, CO · On-site
$73K - $99K/yr
The ideal candidate will have experience administering network environments, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and maintaining virtualization platforms. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities:
Systems Network Admin
Boulder, CO · On-site
$73K - $99K/yr
The ideal candidate will have experience administering network environments, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and maintaining virtualization platforms. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities:
Network Engineer
Aurora, CO · On-site
They are seeking a Network Engineer with a strong background in Networking, Security, Firewalls, and Virtualization or Cloud infrastructure. Qualifications : Required : • Network Engineering. • ...
Network Engineer
Aurora, CO · On-site
They are seeking a Network Engineer with a strong background in Networking, Security, Firewalls, and Virtualization or Cloud infrastructure. Qualifications : Required : • Network Engineering. • ...
Systems Network Admin
Boulder, CO · On-site
$73K - $99K/yr
The ideal candidate will have experience administering network environments, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and maintaining virtualization platforms. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities:
Systems Network Admin
Boulder, CO · On-site
$73K - $99K/yr
The ideal candidate will have experience administering network environments, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and maintaining virtualization platforms. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities:
Systems Network Admin
Boulder, CO · On-site
$73K - $99K/yr
The ideal candidate will have experience administering network environments, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and maintaining virtualization platforms. Key Responsibilities: * Install ...
Systems Network Admin
Boulder, CO · On-site
$73K - $99K/yr
The ideal candidate will have experience administering network environments, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and maintaining virtualization platforms. Key Responsibilities: * Install ...
Sr. Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer
Louisville, CO · Hybrid
$140K - $149K/yr
The successful candidate will assume technical ownership of a primarily Linux-based virtualized environment, including legacy Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, while developing and executing ...
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Sr. Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer
Louisville, CO · Hybrid
$140K - $149K/yr
The successful candidate will assume technical ownership of a primarily Linux-based virtualized environment, including legacy Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, while developing and executing ...
Sr. Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer
Louisville, CO · On-site
$113K - $154K/yr
The successful candidate will assume technical ownership of a primarily Linux-based virtualized environment, including legacy Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, while developing and executing ...
Sr. Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer
Louisville, CO · On-site
$113K - $154K/yr
The successful candidate will assume technical ownership of a primarily Linux-based virtualized environment, including legacy Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, while developing and executing ...
Sr Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer
Louisville, CO · Hybrid
$140K - $150K/yr
The successful candidate will assume technical ownership of a primarily Linux-based virtualized environment, including legacy Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, while developing and executing ...
Sr Infrastructure and Cloud Engineer
Louisville, CO · Hybrid
$140K - $150K/yr
The successful candidate will assume technical ownership of a primarily Linux-based virtualized environment, including legacy Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, while developing and executing ...
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What is the difference between Virtualization vs System Administrator?
| Aspect | Virtualization | System Administrator |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Creating and managing virtual environments and resources | Managing and maintaining IT infrastructure and networks |
| Certifications | VMware, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Server+ | CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNA, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server |
| Work Environment | Data centers, cloud platforms, virtual labs | Office, data centers, remote support |
| Industry Usage | Cloud providers, data centers, enterprise IT | All industries with IT infrastructure needs |
While virtualization specialists focus on creating virtual environments to optimize hardware resources, system administrators oversee overall IT infrastructure, including hardware, networks, and software. Both roles require technical certifications and often work together to ensure efficient IT operations.
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Technical Cloud Architect (Virtualization & Cloud Infrastructure)
Fort Collins, CO • Hybrid
Full-time
Re-posted 25 days ago
Hewlett Packard Enterprise rating
8.8
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Job description
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today's complex world.Our culture thrives onfinding new and better ways to accelerate what's next.We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs.We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you.Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
About the Role
We are looking for a Technical Cloud Architect to serve as a trusted technical advisor to our largest strategic customers. You will bring deep, hands-on expertise in KVM-based virtualization and the surrounding ecosystem - automation, observability, software-defined networking (SDN), and hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) storage - to help customers design, validate, and adopt modern private cloud architectures powered with HPE CloudOps Software
This is a customer-facing, high-impact role that sits at the intersection of pre-sales engineering, solutions architecture, and product strategy. You'll spend your time in technical whiteboard sessions, hands-on proof of concepts, and writing the design guidance that shapes how customers deploy at scale - while also being a direct voice back into our engineering organization.
What You'll Do
- Engage with large strategic customers on technical and architectural discussions, acting as a subject-matter expert on KVM virtualization and adjacent cloud infrastructure technologies
- Design and execute proof of concepts (PoCs) that demonstrate solution value and validate architecture decisions in customer environments
- Author design guides and reference architectures that document best practices for deployment, scaling, and operations
- Provide structured product feedback to engineering, representing the voice of the customer and helping shape the roadmap
- Partner with sales, product management, and customer success teams to support the technical sales cycle from discovery through deployment
What You'll Bring
- Hands-on production experience with KVM-based hypervisor platforms and their surrounding ecosystem, including:
- Automation (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, or similar IaC tooling)
- Observability (monitoring, logging, and telemetry stacks for virtualized infrastructure)
- Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
- Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) storage
- Deep hands-on experience at VMware, Red Hat, or Nutanix, or Hyperscalers
- Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both engineering and executive audiences
- Experience running customer-facing proofs of concept and producing technical documentation or design guides
- Comfort working cross-functionally with engineering, product, and sales teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud architectures
- Relevant certifications (RHCA, VCAP/VCDX, Nutanix NCA/NCX, or equivalent)
- Prior experience in a solutions architect, technical field engineer, or customer-facing pre-sales role
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What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
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TCP_05"The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.- United States of America: Annual Salary USD 160,000 - 303,000 in Colorado // 152,000 - 349,000 in Texas
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
The estimated job application period closure is October 26 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
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