VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

Job Overview

• 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 2V0-13.24)

• Or most recent equivalent: 

  VMware Certified Specialist - Cloud Foundation 2024 [v2] (5V0-31.22)

• 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.

This role is an opportunity to lead cutting-edge VMware Cloud Foundation projects, helping enterprises modernize their data center and hybrid cloud environments with automation, security, and operational efficiency.