Transformation Consulting Architect – Secret clearance (East Coast & West Coast – Remote with some travel, USA)

Salary: 175-210K (depending on experience)

Secret clearance or higher is required

About the Role

We are seeking two experienced Secret-cleared Transformation Consulting Architects—one based on the East Coast and one on the West Coast—to play a key role in our largest enterprise and global projects. This is a fully remote role with a strong focus on guiding customers through complex IT transformations, aligning technical solutions to strategic business outcomes, and driving successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise customers, guiding them through IT transformations and aligning IT strategies with business goals.
Lead project teams in executing VMware’s largest enterprise implementations, ensuring solutions deliver tangible business outcomes.
Define and develop transition plans, architectures, and technology roadmaps to support customer objectives.
Provide technical oversight, accountability, and governance for project deliverables.
Build strong relationships with C-level and VP executives, influencing IT decisions and long-term digital strategies.
Collaborate closely with VMware sales, pre-sales, and delivery teams to build transformational roadmaps and drive solution adoption.
Promote best practices in multi-/hybrid-cloud architectures, modern application development (CI/CD), and IT management.
Contribute thought leadership to the VMware community, shaping new service offerings and enabling VMware delivery teams.

Location & Work Arrangement

Remote with some travel (50% at times but probably much less) – Two positions available: One based on the East Coast and one on the West Coast of the USA.

Requirements

Senior-level experience in sales consultancy and VMware technical architecture design.
Proven expertise in leading large-scale IT transformation projects with enterprise customers.
Strong understanding of modern cloud architectures, IT infrastructure, and security best practices.
Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience influencing executive decision-making and driving adoption of VMware solutions.

Certifications (Required)

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
CompTIA Security+
Must have an active Secret clearance (we can also hold a higher-level clearance)

About PGTEK

PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family. EOE, including disability/veterans.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. A TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan is also available. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. We offer a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

Qualifications

Secret clearance or higher is required
Senior-level experience in sales consultancy and VMware technical architecture design
Proven expertise in leading large-scale IT transformation projects with enterprise customers
Strong understanding of modern cloud architectures, IT infrastructure, and security best practices
Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated experience influencing executive decision-making and driving adoption of VMware solutions
Certifications (Required)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
CompTIA Security+
Must have an active Secret clearance (we can also hold a higher-level clearance)

Benefits

Salary: 175-210K (depending on experience)
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date
Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK
A TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan is also available
Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered
Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees
We offer a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment

Responsibilities

This is a fully remote role with a strong focus on guiding customers through complex IT transformations, aligning technical solutions to strategic business outcomes, and driving successful project execution
Serve as a trusted advisor to enterprise customers, guiding them through IT transformations and aligning IT strategies with business goals
Lead project teams in executing VMware’s largest enterprise implementations, ensuring solutions deliver tangible business outcomes
Define and develop transition plans, architectures, and technology roadmaps to support customer objectives
Provide technical oversight, accountability, and governance for project deliverables
Build strong relationships with C-level and VP executives, influencing IT decisions and long-term digital strategies
Collaborate closely with VMware sales, pre-sales, and delivery teams to build transformational roadmaps and drive solution adoption
Promote best practices in multi-/hybrid-cloud architectures, modern application development (CI/CD), and IT management
Contribute thought leadership to the VMware community, shaping new service offerings and enabling VMware delivery teams
Remote with some travel (50% at times but probably much less) – Two positions available: One based on the East Coast and one on the West Coast of the USA

Transformation Consulting Architect – Secret clearance – Remote role

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