Senior Consultant - VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Design and Deploy

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and configuration of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments across multiple U.S. locations
• Implement core technologies including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, SDDC Manager, and VMware Aria/vRA
• Execute deployment runbooks aligned with architectural designs and VMware validated architectures
• Configure and validate compute, storage, networking, and virtualization layers
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and integration issues during deployment and post-deployment
• Conduct environment assessments and provide recommendations for performance, scalability, and stability
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and execution accuracy
• Produce high-quality documentation (as-builts, runbooks, procedures)
• Support Day-1 and Day-2 operational readiness and knowledge transfer
• Operate effectively in secure, mission-critical DoD, federal, or regulated environments

Required Skills

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
• Strong hands-on experience with VMware technologies (VCF, NSX-T, vSphere, vSAN, SDDC Manager)
• Experience deploying enterprise virtualization or SDDC solutions
• Solid understanding of:
• Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing)
• Storage technologies
• Infrastructure integration
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent customer-facing consulting and communication skills
• CompTIA Security+ certification (active)
• VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days)

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• VMware certifications (VCP or higher in VCF, NSX, vSAN, vSphere)
• Experience with automation and scripting (PowerCLI, Ansible, Terraform)
• Exposure to VMware Kubernetes (VKS/TKG)
• Experience with VMware Aria (Automation / Operations)
• Background in lifecycle management, upgrades, and optimization
• Experience supporting DoD, federal, or regulated environments

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or 7–10 years equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands-on VMware deployment experience
• Proven delivery of end-to-end VCF or SDDC solutions
• Strong depth across compute, storage, and network virtualization