Solutions Architect - VMWare

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The VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Infrastructure Architect is responsible for the planning, deployment, management and operation of the infrastructure components of the base/baseline VCF solution. This includes vSphere, vSAN, VLAN‑backed networks, and OVA appliances including SDDC Manager, vCenters, NSX Managers, Edge Clusters, Aria Automation, Aria Operations, and Aria Operations for Logs.

• Lead customer consulting projects focused on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) private cloud solutions, guiding them to successful outcomes as a subject matter expert (SME).
• Collaborate with clients to identify VCF opportunities.
• Plan, Deploy, Manage and Operate VMware Cloud Foundation. Ability to design and size infrastructure for the management components and for workload domains in preparing for VCF planning, designing and deployment of the physical network.
• 8+ years’ experience implementing and configuring vSphere environments.
• Experience designing, deploying and configuration of NSX and NSX migrations. Should have experience with microsegmentation.
• Experience designing, deploying and configuring data center networks or implementing/troubleshooting networking solutions involving LANs, VLANs, WANs, routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Assess existing IT environments to provide strategies for VCF consumption.
• Design, deploy and implementation of VMware vSAN clusters in a vSphere environment.
• Hands‑on installation and configuration knowledge of Aria Operations, especially with dashboards and alerts, and Log Insight.
• Experience with deploying Aria Automation, configuring service catalogs, and integrating Aria Automation Orchestrator.
• Senior skills with designing, installing and configuring disaster recovery solutions using Site Recovery Manager and/or VMware Live Recovery.
• Identify trends and deliver solutions that resolve challenges across multiple VMware products.
• Ability to determine and resolve complex technical and operational challenges the customer may experience.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills with an ability to read complex customer situations and adapt as needed.
• Mentor and manage consultants on VCF solutions.

• Problem‑Solving:
  Can proactively identify and take ownership of complex problem‑solving initiatives, initiate preventative measures, collaborate with others to find solutions, and drive successful outcomes.
• Communication:
  Can effectively communicate complex ideas and information to diverse audiences, facilitate effective communication between others, and mentor others in effective communication.
• Adaptability:
  Can lead others through change, help teams adapt to new directions, and create a culture open to change.
• Leadership:
  Can take ownership of complex team initiatives, collaborate with others in decision‑making processes, and drive team performance.
• Teamwork:
  Can build and lead multiple teams, fostering a cooperative environment and ensuring effective communication between team members.
• Self‑Motivation:
  Can take ownership of complex personal or professional initiatives, collaborate with others when necessary, and drive results through self‑motivation.

• Proficiency in overseeing and directing projects to completion, ensuring goals are met, resources are utilized efficiently, and stakeholders are satisfied - Intermediate
• Ability to systematically identify, document, and manage the technical needs and specifications of…