Principal Technical Consultant – VCF

Thinkahead Consultant Psychologist Pty Ltd

Principal Technical Consultant at AHEAD architecting and deploying VMware Cloud Foundation solutions for digital business transformation. Guiding clients in implementing enterprise-scale hybrid cloud architectures.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) solutions across all pillars of the VCF platform; vSAN, NSX, Operations, Automation, and VKS (VCF v9.0+ experience required).
Oversee architecture, deployment, and configuration of the VCF Fleet, vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, Operations (Network, Logs), Automation, and VKS within VCF environments.
Work with customers to define business and technical requirements for VCF-based private and hybrid cloud solutions.
Architecture, design, and implement global, multi-site, enterprise architectures, workload mobility, and disaster recovery strategies.
Primary Architectural Lead for 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

What you’ll need

Minimum of 15 years of technical experience with VMware and supporting technologies.
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Architect Certification (Exam 2V0-13.25 required).
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator Certification (Exam 2V0-17.25) highly desired.
Specialty VCF VCAP-level certification highly desired, in either NSX, Operations, Automation, or VKS highly desired.
Extensive architecture, design, and deployment expertise with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 (VCF), including VCF Global Fleet, 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, VCDX, or equivalent VMware certifications are highly desirable.
Willingness to travel at least 20% as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, with options to extend coverage to dependents
Paid time off and company holidays, along with additional leave benefits as per policy
Flexible work arrangements, supporting work-life balance
Learning and development opportunities to support continuous growth and upskilling
Employee wellness initiatives and programs focused on physical and mental well-being
Retirement and statutory benefits in line with India regulations
Inclusive and people-first culture, with a strong focus on collaboration and ownership

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Hard Skills & Tools

VMware Cloud FoundationvSANNSXvSpherevCenterOperationsAutomationVKSworkload migrationdisaster recovery

Soft Skills

troubleshootinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingclient-facing communicationpresentation abilitiesmentoringknowledge transfer

Certifications

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Architect CertificationVMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator CertificationVCAP-level certificationVCDX certification