AHEAD
DC Delivery
PrincipalTechnicalConsultant–VMwareCloudFoundation(VCF)
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“Principal Technical Consultant – VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) at AHEAD. Skills: VMware Cloud Foundation, VCF architecture, Hybrid cloud solutions. Lead architecture of VCF solutions. Lead design of VCF solutions”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Analytical; Problem-solving
Minimum 10% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15 years of technical experience, VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Architect Certification, VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator Certification, Extensive VCF 9.0 expertise, VCF lifecycle management experience, Automation experience, Workload migration experience, Hands-on VCF deployment experience, Hands-on VCF upgrade experience, Hands-on VCF management experience, Troubleshooting skills, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Client-facing communication abilities, Presentation abilities, Willingness to travel at least 10%
Nice to Have
Specialty VCF VCAP-level certification, Experience with EVS on AWS, Experience with Azure VMware Solution (AVS), VCAP certification, VCDX certification, Equivalent VMware certifications
What You'll Do.
Lead architecture of VCF solutions
Lead design of VCF solutions
Lead deployment of VCF solutions
Oversee VCF Fleet architecture
Oversee VCF Fleet deployment
Oversee VCF Fleet configuration
Work with customers on requirements
Define business requirements
Define technical requirements
Architecture VCF-based solutions
Design VCF-based solutions
Implement VCF-based solutions
Architecture global architectures
Design global architectures
Implement global architectures
Architecture multi-site architectures
Design multi-site architectures
Implement multi-site architectures
Architecture enterprise architectures
Design enterprise architectures
Implement enterprise architectures
Architecture workload mobility
Design workload mobility
Implement workload mobility
Architecture disaster recovery
Design disaster recovery
Implement disaster recovery
Lead technical discussions
Lead client workshops
Lead knowledge transfer sessions
Integrate VCF with third-party platforms
Develop technical documentation
Deliver technical documentation
Develop design documents
Deliver design documents
Develop best practices
Deliver best practices
Mentor junior consultants
Provide guidance on troubleshooting
Provide guidance on optimization
Participate in pre-sales engagements
Position VCF solutions
Ensure adherence to standards
Ensure adherence to security policies
Ensure adherence to compliance requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Client teams; Project teams; Internal teams
Communication Scope
Client-facing communication; Presentation abilities; Technical documentation; Design documents
Full Job Description
## Description AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation. At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. 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. We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. As a Principal Technical Consultant – VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), you will leverage your expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation to architect, design, deploy, and optimize enterprise-scale hybrid cloud and data center solutions. You will lead clients through the development of complex and global VCF-based architectures that enhance operations, automation, security, and scalability. You will serve as a subject matter expert, guiding client and project teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality solution delivery. This role requires a deep technical understanding of VMware’s VCF Platform, integration with third-party solutions, and best practices for deployment and operations. A minimum of 10% travel is expected. ## 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, Lo
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