Senior Technical Consultant – VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

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 operations, automation, security, and scalability. You will serve as a subject matter expert, playing a key role in project teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality solution delivery. This role requires a deep technical understanding of VMware’s VCF platform, integration with third-party solutions, and best practices for deployment and operations. A minimum of 10% travel is expected.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 VMwareSolution (AVS) highlydesirable
• 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.

Expectations

• 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.
• Identify and drive new business opportunities related to VMware Cloud solutions.
• Contributethought leadership to the AHEAD in VCF practice and hybrid cloudsolutions.
• 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.