Kubernetes Platform Infrastructure Architect
Broadcom · Olympia, WA
$110,800–$177,300from the description
Jul 15, 2026
Olympia, WA
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A customer-facing infrastructure architect role centered on designing and validating VMware Cloud Foundation deployments for large enterprise clients and systems integrators. Day-to-day work involves integrating physical and software-defined network fabrics, architecting Kubernetes networking and load-balancing solutions, leading technical workshops, and building reusable reference architectures. Suits a seasoned professional with 12+ years in enterprise data center, SDN, or private cloud infrastructure, comfortable presenting to executive stakeholders and traveling frequently to client sites.
Senior level · 12+ years · National · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $119,144 (middle half $81,115–$160,963). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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The role title is 'Private Cloud Infra Architect' with no seniority level in the title; the title states no level. However, the 12+ years requirement and scope (enterprise customer-facing architecture, cross-functional leadership, proof-of-concepts) firmly support a Senior classification.
SOC classification is a genuine judgment call. The role blends infrastructure/network architecture (15-1241 Computer Network Architects) with broader SDDC/private cloud platform architecture and customer-facing consulting. 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is used as the primary code given the hybrid nature; 15-1241 is the close runner-up.
No work location is specified in the posting. The role requires up to 60% travel for on-site customer engagements, suggesting it is not fully remote. Location is left blank as no city or region is stated.
A Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field is listed under Qualifications but explicitly allows 'equivalent practical data center experience' as a substitute, so the degree requirement is set to None.
Certifications (VCP-VCF Architect, VCAP-NV, CCIE/CCNP Data Center, AWS/Azure/Red Hat OpenShift network paths) are listed as 'highly desirable' — not hard gates.
Kubernetes platform experience (EKS, AKS, RH OCP/OPP, Rancher) appears in the Required Skills section but is framed as general consulting/technical sales experience rather than a hard technical gate; listed as preferred to reflect the softer framing.
AVI Load Balancer is listed alongside NSX Advanced Load Balancers, F5 BIG-IP, and Citrix NetScaler as interchangeable L4-L7 delivery platforms; alternatives are captured accordingly.
Vertical industry specializations (Financial Services, Telecommunications) and thought leadership in SDDC are explicitly called 'a strong plus' — omitted from skills as they name no specific technology.
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