As a Senior Technical Consultant VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), you will leverage your expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation to design, deploy, and optimize enterprise-scale hybrid cloud and data center solutions. You will work closely with clients to implement VCF-based architectures that enhance automation, security, and scalability. You will serve as a subject matter expert, guiding project teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality solution delivery. This role requires a deep technical understanding of VMwares SDDC stack, integration with third-party solutions, and best practices for deployment and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) solutions.
- Oversee deployment and configuration of SDDC Manager, 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.
Skills Required
- Required Certification:
- VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 Architect Certification (Exam )
- Or most recent equivalent: VMware Certified Specialist - Cloud Foundation 2024 [v2] ()
- Extensive architecture, design, and deployment expertise with VMware Cloud Foundation (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 VMware Cloud on AWS, Dell VxRail, or other HCI solutions.
- 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 10% as needed.
Desired Skills
- Recognized subject matter expert in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
- Contribute to the development of best practices, automation scripts, and deployment methodologies.
- Act as a trusted advisor to customers, helping define long-term cloud strategies.
- Engage in presales activities, including scope definition, solution positioning, and proposal development.
- Identify and drive new business opportunities related to VMware Cloud solutions.
- Participate in industry conferences, contributing thought leadership in VCF and hybrid cloud.
- Provide guidance on strategic IT transformation initiatives, aligning VCF implementations with business goals.
- Lead complex workshops and client engagements, articulating the value of VCF and associated technologies.