Lead the design, deployment, configuration, and validation of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) solutions. (VCF v9.0+ required)
Responsibility of deployment and configuration of VCF Fleet, vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, and Aria Suite (LCM, Operations, Network, Logs) within VCF environments.
Work with customers to define business and technical requirements for VCF-based private and hybrid cloud solutions.
Design and implement multi-site architectures, workload mobility, and disaster recovery strategies.
Lead technical discussions, workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions for clients and internal teams.
Integrate VCF with third-party platforms such as storage, networking, and security solutions.
Develop and deliver technical documentation, design documents, and best practices for VCF deployments.
Mentor junior technical consultants and provide guidance on troubleshooting and optimization.
Participate in pre-sales engagements, helping scope and position VCF solutions for clients.
Ensure adherence to industry standards, security policies, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of technical experience with VMware and supporting technologies.
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator Certification (Exam 2V0-12.25) or VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Architecture Certification (Exam 2V0-13.25)
Extensive design and deployment expertise with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 (VCF), including vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and Aria Suite.
Strong experience with VCF lifecycle management, automation, and workload migration.
Hands-on experience deploying, upgrading, and managing VCF on various hardware platforms and HCI solutions.
Experience with Elastic VMware Services (EVS) on AWS or Azure VMware Solution (AVS) highly desirable
Strong understanding of software-defined networking (SDN), security policies, and enterprise storage.
Experience integrating VCF with third-party tools such as backup, monitoring, and automation solutions.
Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal client-facing communication and presentation abilities.
Industry certifications such as VCAP or equivalent VMware certifications are highly desirable.
Willingness to travel at least 10% as needed.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid company holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.

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Hard Skills & Tools

VMware Cloud FoundationvSpherevCentervSANNSXAria Suitelifecycle managementautomationworkload migrationsoftware-defined networking

Soft Skills

troubleshootinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingclient-facing communicationpresentation abilitiesmentoringleadershipcollaborationknowledge transferworkshop facilitation

Certifications

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator CertificationVMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Architecture CertificationVCAP