Sr. Solutions Consultant - SDDC

US - Remote Full time

JR2714

About Us Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy: Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S. Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities. Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family. World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. Job Summary The Sr. Solutions Consultant - SDDC will assist SHI's customers in the post-sales implementation of data center infrastructure automation initiatives (Software-Defined Data Center) as clients move towards modern data center solutions and private clouds. This delivery role involves low-level design and the hands-on deployment of enterprise infrastructure and platforms, providing upgrade and migration services, and ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. This position is a remote position with Home Office setup as determined by SHI management. Role Description Performs low-level design and implementation work that may include architecture analysis and design, system migration, and systems engineering Responsible for the design and implementation of: VMware VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation), both Brownfield and Greenfield VMware VCF (Aria) Automation VMware Private AI Foundation Automation and IaC technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, or SaltStack Proficiency in PowerShell, PowerCLI, and Javascript Server virtualization & operations vSAN, Storage, & SAN VMware NSX and general virtual networking VMware Tanzu/VKS solutions Hyperconverged solutions Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert on projects and workshops, overseeing the work of others and being accountable for the outcome of the project Configuration and upgrade services within our customers’ environment Serve as a mentor and provide guidance to other consultants and engineers within the team Participate in pre-sales conversations, design, planning of services engagements Stay up to date and on top of top industry trends and offerings Provide technical leadership and mentorship in a pre-sales and post-sales capacity to support successful understanding, evaluation and adoption of offerings Demonstrate long-term thinking as it relates to our Infrastructure practice and customer engagements Behaviors and Competencies 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 work with others through change, help teams adapt to new directions, and create a culture open to change. Leadership: Can work within complex team initiatives, collaborate with others in decision-making processes, and drive team performance. Teamwork: Can work within and lead multiple teams, foster 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. Skill Level Requirements Proficiency in working projects to completion, ensuring goals are met, and stakeholders are satisfied, while communicating project status to project leads - Advanced Ability to build and maintain robust systems and solutions by leveraging systems and infrastructure effectively - Advanced Ability to write, debug, and maintain code in various scripting and programming languages to automate tasks and develop software solutions - Advanced Ability to understand and manage various infrastructure components (firewalls, load balancers, hypervisors, storage, monitoring, security) and use orchestration tools to develop comprehensive technical solutions - Advanced Extensive experience working on large scale IT projects related to deployment and configuration – Advanced Other Requirements Completed Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or relevant work experience 5+ years of experience in solutions architecture or working with infrastructure (blade chassis, and servers, hypervisors, storage and storage fabrics, backup solutions) 5+ years of experience with VMware and associate product range in enterprise environments 5+ years of technical experience with increasing responsibility Willingness to travel occasionally Thorough understanding of virtualization technologies & software-defined datacenter Ability to build and maintain systems and solutions leveraging systems and infrastructure Strong troubleshooting skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills Strong analytical and research skills Ability to collaborate with other consultants within the team Strong project time management and communication skill Consultative approach to deploying enterprise architectur Certification in one or more of the following: VCAP, VCP, NVIDIA AI The estimated annual pay range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending. Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services. Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy: Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S. Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities. Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family. World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours. #J-18808-Ljbffr SHI GmbH