Principal Technical Consultant - VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

Principal Technical Consultant - VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). Leverage expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation to architect, design, deploy, and optimize enterprise scale hybrid cloud and data center solutions. Lead clients through complex VCF based architectures, serve as subject matter expert, mentor junior staff, and ensure high quality delivery. A minimum of 10% travel is expected.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on an individual's age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

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, in either 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. Experience with Elastic VMware Services (EVS) on AWS or Azure VMware Solution (AVS) highly desirable.
• 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.
• Industry certifications such as VCAP, VCDX, or equivalent VMware certifications are highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel at least 10% as needed.

Expectations

• Recognized subject matter expert in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 (VCF).
• Contribute to the development of best practices, automation scripts, and deployment methodologies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers, helping define long term private cloud strategies.
• Engage in presales activities, including scope definition, solution positioning, and proposal development.
• Identify and drive new business opportunities related to VMware Cloud solutions.
• Participate in industry conferences and contribute thought leadership in VCF and hybrid cloud.
• Provide guidance on strategic IT transformation initiatives, aligning VCF implementations with business goals.
• Lead complex workshops and client engagements, articulating the value of VCF and associated technologies.

Physical Requirements

• Performance of Essential Duties: Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential duties of the role whilst meeting established performance, quality and productivity standards.
• Attendance: Ability to maintain a reliable level of attendance and fulfil contractual working arrangements. This may include travelling to and from Company offices, customer premises and other work locations where required for the role.
• Work Environment: Ability to undertake duties at customer sites, office locations or data centre environments, which may include:
  • Standing, walking, bending, and lifting or moving equipment where this is an intrinsic requirement of the role.
  • Working in environments with varying temperatures, including warm and cold conditions, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Exposure to operational or production environments that may include elevated noise levels, bright lighting and varying airflow.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, operate or manipulate equipment, tools and controls, and to reach with hands and arms as required to perform the duties of the role.

£100,000 - £140,000 a year

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On Target Earnings ("OTE") for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.