27 Virtual - VCF 9 Solution Architect (US Resident Only)

Job description: “Full Stack” VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 9.x) Architect

Who We Are:

27 Virtual Consulting since 2017 is a strong VMware Focused, VMware by Broadcom Pinnacle Partner providing both Corporate & Strategic Customers with world class IT solutions based on these three pillars: Education - Professional Services - Customized VMware by Broadcom software solutions. Since the Broadcom acquisition we have doubled down on our efforts to focus on VCF 9.x and ensuring best in class Design, Deployment and Configuration, and ultimately consumption of VCF 9.x as true Private Cloud Platform for customers. Our goal is to ensure customers get the most out of their investment and help solve real-life problems with measurable ROI.

Who You Are:

As a 27 Virtual Full Stack VCF 9.x Architect you will have a strong background in the ability to Design, Deploy and Configure the entire VCF 9.x stack. You must be able to design VCF 9.x solutions for various desired customer outcomes and various datacenter environments including but not limited to single site, metro stretched clusters, multi-location (regional & global) deployments. A deep understanding of the required supporting core infrastructure (hardware and software) prerequisites for the entirety of the VCF 9.x deployment is required. VCF Networking (NSX) is now considered a core requirement for our Architects. You must also specialize in some other aspects of the stack such as: (VCF Operations, Automation (VCF A), Supervisor, VKS, VM Service, PODs, VCF Networking NSX, VCF Operations for Network or Logs. You will be leading VCF 9.x Design Workshops, ensuring the best possible final design outcome, and overseeing the initial deployment phase of the project. In this role you would lead our team(s) to deliver validated and collaborative VCF 9.x designs based on VMware by Broadcom best practices. The ideal candidate will possess the technical acumen and presentation skills required to lead VCF 9.x Design Workshops that first educate, then create design options and ultimately lead the customer to best possible final design decisions. Presentation skills are key. In this role you will be the go-to VCF 9.x resource to your broader 27 Virtual Team and customers. As a 27 Virtual VCF 9.x Architect. Achieving the Broadcom Knight VCF Architect status would be a required certification goal.

What You’ll Do:

Lead your own assigned VCF 9.x projects from beginning to end: Design, Deploy, Configure and Validate.

Lead/Oversee other team members VCF 9.x Projects to successful completion and maintain full accountability for customer satisfaction.

Enable both the internal sales team with the sale and the customer to allow them to make the most educated decision to suit their business.

Act as a consultative strategist. Articulate solution design, integrating both technical and business concepts, and present a transformational journey to customer.

Confidently gather use case requirements and creation of high and low-level enterprise designs while functioning as a resource for “Best Practices” and driving adoption of VMware by Broadcom solutions.

Ensure you are maintaining your certification requirements and knowledge of the VMware product line. Actively work to improve additional competencies.

Implement the training of your competency to your peers, creating resources like whitepapers.

Must enjoy working with leading edge technology and being an intrinsic part of a fantastic team

What We Offer:

Available on the 1st after 30 days of employment: Full medical, vision and dental (employee-only plans available at no cost to the employee).

10 days of PTO (Paid Time Off) per year for first 3 years of employment, number of PTO days increases after 3 years of tenure, 12 floating holidays that may be used once/month, 5 days of sick leave, 10 paid holidays and flexible schedule culture:

· Up to 6 weeks of paid maternity leave and 2 weeks of paternity.

· $100 Home office expense allowance per month.

· Health Savings, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.

· 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer guaranteed contribution.

27 Virtual is committed to offering a collaborative/supportive working environment with the opportunity to develop in the latest Software-Defined Datacenter or Digital Workspace technologies and solutions. We promote an inclusive atmosphere where your voice will be heard, and where you will be part of a dynamic team working in partnership with each other. We are looking for conscientious and responsible individuals who can build on our successful track record and come with us on the next stage of our journey!

What You Bring:

You possess high integrity and personal accountability.

You have 3+ years of experience in customer-facing positions as a technical resource. Ability to communicate technical matters to a non-technical audience

VCF 9.x Deployment experience in real life or Lab environment

Active listener and progressive learner.

You have 2+ years of VCF Implementation Experience.

You have been the lead engineer for 10+ deployments for Enterprise Customers.

You possess a proven understanding of the following cloud management systems: VCF, Aria, vSAN and SDDC Manager.

Demonstrates technical writing capabilities and has consistent documentation habits for knowledge transfer.

Proven track record of on time and under budget project completion.

Obtained bachelor’s degree in computer science and or 3+ years of relevant experience OR 8+ years of relevant experience required.

VMware vSphere, NSX, vSAN and VCF certification required.

VMware VMC on AWS or relevant certification preferred but not required.

Experience of presenting at a user group, trade show or similar is highly desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $165,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year + Bonuses & Incentives

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Dental insurance

· Disability insurance

· Employee assistance program

· Flexible schedule

· Flexible spending account

· Health insurance

· Health savings account

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Parental leave

· Vision insurance

· Work from home

· Monthly floating holidays

· Comp Days as needed for weekend coverage

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

· Bonus Pay for Certifications and reaching target utilization goals