Senior Consultant - VMware Cloud Foundation

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 race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, 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 Senior Technical Consultant – VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), you will leverage your expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation to design, deploy, and optimize enterprise-scale hybrid cloud and data center solutions. You will work closely with clients to implement VCF-based architectures that enhance automation, security, and scalability. You will serve as a subject matter expert, guiding project teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality solution delivery. This role requires a deep technical understanding of VMware’s SDDC stack, integration with third-party solutions, and best practices for deployment and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) solutions.
• Oversee deployment and configuration of SDDC Manager, 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 Required

• Required Certification:
• VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 Architect Certification (Exam 2V0-13.24)
• Or most recent equivalent: VMware Certified Specialist - Cloud Foundation 2024 [v2] (5V0-31.22)
• Extensive architecture, design, and deployment expertise with VMware Cloud Foundation (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 VMware Cloud on AWS, Dell VxRail, or other 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.
• Industry certifications such as VCAP, VCDX, or equivalent VMware certifications are highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel at least 10% as needed.

Desired Skills

• Recognized subject matter expert in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
• Contribute to the development of best practices, automation scripts, and deployment methodologies.
• Act as a trusted advisor to customers, helping define long-term 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, contributing 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.

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

India Employment Benefits include:

Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, with options to extend coverage to dependentsPaid time off and company holidays, along with additional leave benefits as per policyFlexible work arrangements, supporting work-life balanceLearning and development opportunities to support continuous growth and upskillingEmployee wellness initiatives and programs focused on physical and mental well-beingRetirement and statutory benefits in line with India regulationsInclusive and people-first culture, with a strong focus on collaboration and ownership

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