Senior Consultant - VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Design and Deploy

CALIBRE Systems inc., an employee owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company, is looking to fill multiple slots in the Washington, DC area. The VCF Design & Deploy Senior Consultant is a mission-critical, hands‑on expert responsible for delivering VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) solutions within secure, enterprise‑scale environments. This role bridges architecture and execution—bringing designs to life through deployment, integration, and optimization. You will work directly with customer stakeholders across high‑visibility DoD, federal, or regulated environments to implement scalable, secure, and high‑performing platforms. Primary Responsibilities Lead deployment and configuration of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments across multiple U.S. locations Implement core technologies including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, SDDC Manager, and VMware Aria/vRA Execute deployment runbooks aligned with architectural designs and VMware validated architectures Configure and validate compute, storage, networking, and virtualization layers Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and integration issues during deployment and post‑deployment Conduct environment assessments and provide recommendations for performance, scalability, and stability Collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and execution accuracy Produce high‑quality documentation (as‑builts, runbooks, procedures) Support Day‑1 and Day‑2 operational readiness and knowledge transfer Operate effectively in secure, mission‑critical DoD, federal, or regulated environments Required Skills Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance Strong hands‑on experience with VMware technologies (VCF, NSX‑T, vSphere, vSAN, SDDC Manager) Experience deploying enterprise virtualization or SDDC solutions Solid understanding of: Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing) Storage technologies Infrastructure integration Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Excellent customer‑facing consulting and communication skills CompTIA Security+ certification (active) VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days) Preferred Skills & Certifications VMware certifications (VCP or higher in VCF, NSX, vSAN, vSphere) Experience with automation and scripting (PowerCLI, Ansible, Terraform) Exposure to VMware Kubernetes (VKS/TKG) Experience with VMware Aria (Automation / Operations) Background in lifecycle management, upgrades, and optimization Experience supporting DoD, federal, or regulated environments Required Experience Bachelor’s degree or 7–10 years equivalent experience 5+ years of hands‑on VMware deployment experience Proven delivery of end‑to‑end VCF or SDDC solutions Strong depth across compute, storage, and network virtualization Engagement Model Project‑based work supporting modernization and private cloud initiatives #J-18808-Ljbffr Caliber Systems