[Remote] Principal Technical Consultant – VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AHEAD builds platforms for digital business, focusing on cloud infrastructure and automation. They are seeking a Principal Technical Consultant to leverage expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation to architect and optimize enterprise-scale hybrid cloud solutions while mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality delivery.

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

Skills

  • Minimum of 15 years of technical experience with VMware and supporting technologies
  • VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Architect Certification (Exam 2V0-13.25 required)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 highly desired
  • Experience with Elastic VMware Services (EVS) on AWS or Azure VMware Solution (AVS) highly desirable
  • Industry certifications such as VCAP, VCDX, 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
  • Plus more! See benefits for additional details.

Company Overview

  • AHEAD is a solutions-based company that helps clients move to an optimized IT service delivery model. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship
  • AHEAD has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2026, 24 in 2025, 19 in 2024, 22 in 2023, 20 in 2022, 18 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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