Senior Consultant - VMware Cloud Foundation

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. A minimum of 10% travel is expected.

Role & 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 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.

Interested candidates can DM their resumes at manpreet.kaur@ahead.com