Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AHEAD builds platforms for digital business, focusing on cloud infrastructure and automation. They are seeking a Principal Technical Consultant to leverage expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation to architect and optimize enterprise-scale hybrid cloud solutions while mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality delivery.
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
Skills
- Minimum of 15 years of technical experience with VMware and supporting technologies
- VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Architect Certification (Exam 2V0-13.25 required)
- 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
- 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
- Willingness to travel at least 10% as needed
- VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator Certification (Exam 2V0-17.25) highly desired
- Specialty VCF VCAP-level certification highly desired, in either NSX, Operations, Automation, or VKS highly desired
- Experience with Elastic VMware Services (EVS) on AWS or Azure VMware Solution (AVS) highly desirable
- Industry certifications such as VCAP, VCDX, or equivalent VMware certifications are highly desirable
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid company holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.
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