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Principal Technical Consultant – VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

AHEAD· DC Delivery / Modern Data Center
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Remote$180k - $210kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Architect, design, deploy, and optimize enterprise-scale hybrid cloud and data center solutions using VMware Cloud Foundation; lead client engagements, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality delivery. Travel up to 10%. Remote work available.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) solutions across all pillars of the VCF platform; vSAN, NSX, Operations, Automation, and VKS (VCF v9.0+ experience required)
  • Oversee architecture, deployment, and configuration of the VCF Fleet, vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, Operations (Network, Logs), Automation, and VKS within VCF environments
  • Work with customers to define business and technical requirements for VCF-based private and hybrid cloud solutions
  • Architecture, design, and implement global, multi-site, enterprise architectures, workload mobility, and disaster recovery strategies
  • Primary Architectural Lead for 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 Architect Certification (Exam 2V0-13.25) required
  • VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator Certification (Exam 2V0-17.25) highly desired
  • Specialty VCF VCAP-level certification highly desired (NSX, Operations, Automation, or VKS)
  • Extensive architecture, design, and deployment expertise with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 (VCF), including VCF 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 various hardware platforms and HCI solutions; EVS on AWS or AVS highly desirable
  • Strong understanding of 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

Skills

Required:VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) architecture and deploymentVCF Fleet, vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, Operations, Automation, VKSGlobal multi-site architecture and DRTechnical leadership and mentoringThird-party integrations (backup, monitoring, automation) with VCFDocumentation and best practices developmentCommunication and presentation
Nice to have:Pre-sales and solution scopingCertifications (VCAP, VCDX, etc.)

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid company holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental and caregiver leave
  • Plus more (see benefits link)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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