VMware NSX Architect Contract Type: Up to 2 Year Contract Employment Type: W2 Employment Only Work Arrangement: Full Time W2 Remote Work Require Minimum Certification: VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization (VCP-NV) Position Summary Our client is seeking a VMware NSX Architect with a minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying VMware NSX solutions in Enterprise environments. This individual must have a proven track record of creating Low Level Designs and then deploying the designed solution in production. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across VMware networking, virtualization, and security technologies, with the ability to move from architecture and design into hands-on implementation. Key Responsibilities - Design, architect, and deploy VMware NSX solutions in complex Enterprise environments - Develop detailed Low Level Design documentation for VMware NSX implementations - Translate business, technical, operational, and security requirements into scalable NSX architectures - Lead or directly execute NSX deployments, including installation, configuration, integration, validation, testing, and production cutover - Implement and support key NSX capabilities including logical switching, routing, distributed firewall, microsegmentation, edge services, and segmentation policies - Work closely with infrastructure, security, network, and virtualization teams to ensure successful solution delivery - Create implementation plans, migration runbooks, as built documentation, and operational handoff materials - Troubleshoot complex issues across NSX, VMware, routing, switching, and security domains - Support post-deployment stabilization, knowledge transfer, and transition to operations teams Required Qualifications - Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying VMware NSX, including NSX-T / modern NSX platforms, in Enterprise environments - Proven experience creating Low Level Designs for VMware NSX solutions - Proven experience deploying VMware NSX based on approved design documentation in production Enterprise environments - Strong experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter - Strong understanding of data center networking, routing, switching, segmentation, and security architecture - Experience with NSX Distributed Firewall and microsegmentation design and implementation - Experience with NSX Edge, Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways, NAT, and routing services - Experience supporting implementation testing, production cutovers, and post-deployment validation - Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills Preferred Qualifications - Experience with greenfield and brownfield VMware NSX deployments - Experience supporting large-scale Enterprise or multi-site environments - Experience with migration planning and execution involving VMware NSX - Experience integrating NSX with broader VMware infrastructure and operational processes - Experience working in regulated, highly available, or mission-critical environments Relevant / Preferred Certifications - VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization (VCP-NV) - VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Network Virtualization Design (VCAP-NV Design) - VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Network Virtualization Deploy (VCAP-NV Deploy) Ideal Candidate Profile - Has personally authored Low Level Designs for VMware NSX solutions - Has personally deployed VMware NSX in Enterprise production environments - Can operate at both the architecture and hands-on engineering level - Understands the intersection of VMware virtualization, networking, and security - Can own technical delivery from planning through deployment and stabilization

VMware NSX Architect Contract Type: Up to 2 Year Contract Employment Type: W2 Employment Only Work Arrangement: Full Time W2 Remote Work Require Minimum Certification: VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization (VCP-NV) Position Summary Our client is seeking a VMware NSX Architect with a minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying VMware NSX solutions in Enterprise environments. This individual must have a proven track record of creating Low Level Designs and then deploying the designed solution in production. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across VMware networking, virtualization, and security technologies, with the ability to move from architecture and design into hands-on implementation. Key Responsibilities - Design, architect, and deploy VMware NSX solutions in complex Enterprise environments - Develop detailed Low Level Design documentation for VMware NSX implementations - Translate business, technical, operational, and security requirements into scalable NSX architectures - Lead or directly execute NSX deployments, including installation, configuration, integration, validation, testing, and production cutover - Implement and support key NSX capabilities including logical switching, routing, distributed firewall, microsegmentation, edge services, and segmentation policies - Work closely with infrastructure, security, network, and virtualization teams to ensure successful solution delivery - Create implementation plans, migration runbooks, as built documentation, and operational handoff materials - Troubleshoot complex issues across NSX, VMware, routing, switching, and security domains - Support post-deployment stabilization, knowledge transfer, and transition to operations teams Required Qualifications - Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying VMware NSX, including NSX-T / modern NSX platforms, in Enterprise environments - Proven experience creating Low Level Designs for VMware NSX solutions - Proven experience deploying VMware NSX based on approved design documentation in production Enterprise environments - Strong experience with VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter - Strong understanding of data center networking, routing, switching, segmentation, and security architecture - Experience with NSX Distributed Firewall and microsegmentation design and implementation - Experience with NSX Edge, Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways, NAT, and routing services - Experience supporting implementation testing, production cutovers, and post-deployment validation - Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills Preferred Qualifications - Experience with greenfield and brownfield VMware NSX deployments - Experience supporting large-scale Enterprise or multi-site environments - Experience with migration planning and execution involving VMware NSX - Experience integrating NSX with broader VMware infrastructure and operational processes - Experience working in regulated, highly available, or mission-critical environments Relevant / Preferred Certifications - VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization (VCP-NV) - VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Network Virtualization Design (VCAP-NV Design) - VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Network Virtualization Deploy (VCAP-NV Deploy) Ideal Candidate Profile - Has personally authored Low Level Designs for VMware NSX solutions - Has personally deployed VMware NSX in Enterprise production environments - Can operate at both the architecture and hands-on engineering level - Understands the intersection of VMware virtualization, networking, and security - Can own technical delivery from planning through deployment and stabilization

• Design and implement scalable, end-to-end data solutions for ETL, real-time streaming, and machine learning workloads on the Databricks platform • Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance on Databricks adoption, including developing reference architectures and best practices. • Ensure optimal performance by tuning Spark jobs, optimizing data pipelines, and resolving complex technical issues. • Architect, develop, and debug PySpark jobs and data models, integrating Databricks with cloud services such as AWS S3, EMR, and Lambda • Implement and enforce data governance, security, and access control policies (e.g., encryption, auditing) on the Databricks environment

Title: Senior Database Architect (DHS) Location: Washington United States Job Id: 164089 Job Category: Security Clearance: Public Trust Business Unit: Zachary Piper Division: Zachary Piper Solutions Position Owner: Ethan Scott Job Description: Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring a Senior Enterprise Database Architect to work in Washington, DC or Springfield, VA. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-wide data governance frameworks with deep expertise in Collibra. The role involves establishing and maintaining robust metadata, data lineage, and master data management practices while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. This is a great role that is supporting the DHS. Responsibilities for the Senior Enterprise Database Architect: - Define and implement data governance frameworks using Collibra. - Ensure data cataloging, data lineage, and data stewardship are maintained within Collibra. - Design and maintain enterprise metadata models and business glossaries. - Develop data architecture standards and integration strategies for structured and unstructured data. - Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations (GDPR, CCPA, federal standards). - Provide technical guidance on Collibra integration with platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, and AWS. Qualifications for the Senior Enterprise Database Architect: - 10+ years of experience implementing data governance frameworks with Collibra. - Strong knowledge of metadata management, data lineage, and master data management (MDM). - Hands-on experience integrating Collibra with modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS). - Solid understanding of data architecture principles, data modeling, and integration strategies. - Familiarity with data privacy and regulatory standards such as GDPR, CCPA, and federal compliance. - Experience using AI/ML or automation tools to enhance data quality and streamline governance workflows. - Any DHS or ICE Public Trust clearance. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline. Compensation for the Senior Enterprise Database Architect: - Salary range: $150,000 - $160,000 Depending on experience - Comprehensive Benefits: health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(k)/retirement plan, paid time off, and sick leave as required by law. #LI-Hybrid Senior Enterprise Database Architect, Collibra, data governance, data cataloging, data lineage, data stewardship, metadata management, master data management, MDM, enterprise metadata models, business glossaries, data architecture, data modeling, data integration strategies, Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, cloud platforms, AI/ML, automation tools, data quality monitoring, anomaly detection, GDPR, CCPA, federal compliance, data privacy, security regulations, role-based access control, data governance frameworks, data sharing policies, structured data, unstructured data, DHS clearance, ICE Public Trust, Washington DC, Springfield VA, hybrid work, enterprise data strategy, data governance best practices, automation workflows, data discovery, self-service data discovery, technical guidance, stakeholder collaboration