Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AHEAD builds platforms for digital business, focusing on cloud infrastructure, automation, and analytics. As a Senior Technical Consultant – VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), you will design, deploy, and optimize hybrid cloud solutions while mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, configuration, and validation of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) solutions. (VCF v9.0+ required)
• Responsibility of deployment and configuration of VCF Fleet, vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, and Aria Suite (LCM, Operations, Network, Logs) within VCF environments
• Work with customers to define business and technical requirements for VCF-based private and hybrid cloud solutions
• Design and implement multi-site architectures, workload mobility, and disaster recovery strategies
• Lead 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 Administrator Certification (Exam 2V0-12.25) or VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Architecture Certification (Exam 2V0-13.25)
• Extensive design and deployment expertise with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 (VCF), including 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
• Experience with Elastic VMware Services (EVS) on AWS or Azure VMware Solution (AVS) highly desirable
• Industry certifications such as VCAP 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
• Sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning

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