VMware vSphere, VCF & Aria Suite – Implementation Consultant (L2)

Job Title

VMware vSphere, VCF & Aria Suite – Implementation Consultant (L2)

Experience

4 - 8 years

Location

Base location flexible | Frequent customer-site travel required

Role Summary

Customer-facing implementation consultant responsible for deploying, configuring, upgrading, and validating VMware vSphere, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), and VMware Aria Suite components as per approved designs and SOWs. The role is execution-focused, involves no design or architecture ownership, and requires on-site presence during implementation and go-live phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and configure VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter, HA, DRS).
• Deploy and manage VMware Cloud Foundation using SDDC Manager.
• Install and configure VMware Aria Suite (Aria Operations, Aria Automation, Aria Logs) as per provided designs.
• Configure vSAN and NSX-T components strictly as per approved configurations.
• Execute upgrades, migrations, and cutover activities.
• Perform post-implementation validation, health checks, and defect resolution.
• Validate monitoring, automation, and logging integrations.
• Prepare as-built documentation and conduct KT / handover.
• Work on-site during implementation and go-live phases.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with VMware vSphere (6.x / 7.x / 8.x)
• Proven VCF implementation experience
• Hands-on exposure to VMware Aria Suite (Operations, Automation, Logs)
• Working knowledge of vSAN, NSX-T, and SDDC Manager
• Experience with VMware upgrades and patching
• Basic PowerCLI for execution and validation tasks

Travel Requirement

50–70% travel, depending on project phase

Flexibility to work from customer sites and during cutover windows

Preferred Certifications

VMware VCP-DCV (Preferred)

Aria / VCF / vSAN / NSX certifications (Good to have)