Principal Systems Engineer - VMware Cloud Foundation (Remote)
First Citizens Bank · Posted Nov 4, 2026
- Remote, United States
- Remote
- Full-time · Principal
- $170K–$199K per year
- 10+ years
Serves as the senior technical leader for VMware Cloud Foundation, responsible for architecture, engineering, automation, and strategic direction of the enterprise private cloud platform.
Compensation
The base pay for this position is generally between $170,000 and $199,000. Actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. For some roles, total compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.
Responsibilities
- Define and implement the overall cloud architecture and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology roadmaps.
- Serve as the primary technical advisor for cloud infrastructure projects, guiding best practices in design, scalability, resilience, and performance.
- Identify and evaluate emerging cloud technologies and trends, recommending their application within the organization to drive efficiency and innovation.
- Lead end-to-end cloud projects, from concept through deployment, by coordinating with engineering, DevOps, security, and operations teams.
- Develop strategies for efficient cloud resource management, cost optimization, and performance enhancement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent
- Nice to have: Hybrid Cloud Platforms
- Nice to have: Kubernetes
- Nice to have: Public Cloud Integration