Summary:

The role of the Senior VMware Cloud Foundation Consultant focuses on designing, deploying, and managing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 environments for enterprise clients, particularly emphasizing v Sphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) and VCF Automation.

Responsibilities:

Design and deploy VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 with management and workload domains. Deploy and operate v Sphere Kubernetes Service (VKS), including Supervisor clusters and workload management. Configure VCF Automation (VCFA) for projects and self-service consumption. Implement VCF Operations for fleet monitoring and lifecycle management. Document designs and conduct validation testing; facilitate knowledge-transfer sessions. Contribute to solution scoping and pre-sales support as needed. Ensure reliable delivery in a remote model with effective client communication.

Key Requirements:

5+ years of VMware implementations in enterprise environments. Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.x: SDDC Manager, VCF Installer. Solid knowledge of v Sphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) and Kubernetes fundamentals. Expertise in VCF Automation and configuration of service catalogs. Strong v Sphere and storage skills (v SAN or Fibre Channel). Proficiency in NSX and VCF Operations. High-quality documentation abilities and client-facing communication skills.

Nice to Have:

Experience with NSX Advanced Load Balancer and NSX Federation. Knowledge of automation tools like Power CLI, Ansible, or Terraform. Previous delivery experience in banking, telecommunications, or regulated environments.

Other Details:

Location: Remote-first with occasional travel. Team: Collaborate with a team under the mentorship of a certified architect. Certifications: VCP-VCF and/or VCP-DCV preferred.