£612 Per day
Inside
Remote
London
Summary: The role of SC Cleared VMware Principal Consultant involves designing, deploying, and optimizing VMware Cloud Foundation environments, particularly focusing on the transition to VCF 9. This position requires strong technical expertise and offers the opportunity to lead innovative projects for major enterprise customers. The consultant will work closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions and automation initiatives. Flexibility in working arrangements is provided, with occasional travel to customer sites in London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of VMware Cloud Foundation solutions.
- Develop and deliver customisations of customer VCF environments to maximise new VCF 9 features.
- Support upgrade paths and migrations to VCF 9.
- Engage in automation projects, using tools such as PowerShell, Python, and JavaScript.
- Collaborate with customers to align technical solutions with business objectives.
- Deliver consultancy engagements on an as-needed basis, supporting varied customer requirements.
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation 5.
- Actively preparing for the VCF 9 release certification.
- VCP-VCF certification is required.
- In-depth understanding of VMware ecosystem tools such as vRealize Automation (Aria Automation) and vRealize Operations (Aria Operations).
- Strong automation skills (PowerShell, Python, JavaScript).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and client-facing skills.
Salary (Rate): £612/day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
We are recruiting for an experienced SC Cleared VMware Principal Consultant for a leading IT service provider on an associate basis. You’ll play a key role in designing, deploying, and optimising VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 5 environments, with a strong focus on preparing for and leveraging the upcoming VCF 9 release. This role offers flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to lead innovative projects with major enterprise customers. You’ll work alongside technical experts to deliver tailored VMware solutions and automation initiatives that push the limits of cloud infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of VMware Cloud Foundation solutions.
- Develop and deliver customisations of customer VCF environments to maximise new VCF 9 features.
- Support upgrade paths and migrations to VCF 9.
- Engage in automation projects, using tools such as PowerShell, Python, and JavaScript.
- Collaborate with customers to align technical solutions with business objectives.
- Deliver consultancy engagements on an as-needed basis, supporting varied customer requirements.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation 5.
- Actively preparing for the VCF 9 release certification.
- VCP-VCF certification is required.
- In-depth understanding of VMware ecosystem tools such as vRealize Automation (Aria Automation) and vRealize Operations (Aria Operations).
- Strong automation skills (PowerShell, Python, JavaScript).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and client-facing skills.
Desirable
- Additional VMware specialisations and certifications.
- Prior experience in consultancy or enterprise-scale VMware deployments.
Engagement Details
This is an associate position. Engagements are ad hoc, based on customer project needs. You’ll be compensated only for the days you work. While the role is primarily remote, occasional travel to customer sites in London may be required. This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35.