Principal Technical Consultant – VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

2 hours, 48 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
DevOps and Infrastructure
AHEAD

AHEAD

AHEAD accelerates the impact of technology on clients by engineering customized data, developer, and infrastructure platforms that improve IT operations. By weaving together cloud infrastructure, intelligent operations, and modern applications, we help...

IT Services
1K-5K
$43M raised

Description

  • Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation solutions across all VCF platform pillars.
  • Oversee configuration and operation of VCF Fleet, vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, Operations, Automation, and VKS environments.
  • Work with customers to define business and technical requirements for private cloud and hybrid cloud solutions.
  • Design and implement global, multi-site enterprise architectures, workload mobility, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Serve as the primary architectural lead in technical discussions, workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions.
  • Integrate VCF with third-party storage, networking, security, backup, monitoring, and automation platforms.
  • Develop technical documentation, design documents, deployment methodologies, and best practices.
  • Mentor junior technical consultants and provide troubleshooting and optimization guidance.
  • Participate in pre-sales activities, including solution scoping, positioning, and proposal support.
  • Ensure solutions follow industry standards, security policies, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of technical experience with VMware and supporting technologies.
  • VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Architect Certification (Exam 2V0-13.25) required.
  • VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator Certification (Exam 2V0-17.25) highly desired.
  • VCAP-level specialty certification in NSX, Operations, Automation, or VKS highly desired.
  • Extensive architecture, design, and deployment experience with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0, including Global Fleet, 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 multiple hardware platforms and HCI solutions.
  • Experience with Elastic VMware Services on AWS or Azure VMware Solution is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of software-defined networking, security policies, and enterprise storage.
  • Experience integrating VCF with third-party backup, monitoring, and automation tools.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal client-facing communication and presentation skills.
  • VCAP, VCDX, or equivalent VMware certifications are highly desirable.
  • Willingness to travel at least 10% as needed.

Benefits

  • $180,000 - $210,000 annual on-target earnings, including base salary and target bonus.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Paid company holidays.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave.
  • Sponsored certifications and credentials for continued learning.
  • Access to a multi-million-dollar lab and cross-department training and development.

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