VCF VKS Senior Engineer - US or Canadian Resident Required

Job description: VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) VKS Senior Engineer  

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 and ensuring best in class Design, Deployment and Configuration, and ultimately consumption of VCF 9 as true Private Cloud Platform for customers. Our goal is to ensure customers get the most out their investment and help solve real-life problems.  

Who You Are:  

As a 27 Virtual Senior VMware Kubernetes Service (VKS) Engineer , you possess extensive experience designing, deploying, configuring, automating, and operationalizing enterprise Kubernetes platforms on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9. You have a deep understanding of modern application platforms, Kubernetes architecture, cloud-native technologies, and the underlying VCF infrastructure that powers enterprise-scale Kubernetes environments. You can design and implement VKS solutions to support a wide range of customer outcomes and deployment models, including single-site, metro stretched, multi-site, and globally distributed environments. You understand the complete stack required to successfully deliver Kubernetes services, including compute, networking, storage, security, operations, automation, load balancing, and platform lifecycle management.  

What You’ll Do:  

• Lead your own assigned VKS projects from beginning to end: Design, Deploy, Configure and Validate.  
• Guide customers through application discovery, modernization planning, platform design decisions, and successful implementation of enterprise Kubernetes solutions.  
• Proven experience deploying and supporting enterprise Kubernetes platforms including VMware Kubernetes Service (VKS), Red Hat OpenShift, Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and Rancher.  
• Ensure you are maintaining your certification requirements and knowledge of the VMware and VKS product line.  
• 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.  
• Hands on experience with enterprise Kubernetes platforms such as VKS, OpenShift, EKS, AKS, GKE, Rancher, and Tanzu technologies including TKGi, TKGm, TKGs, and Tanzu Mission Control.  
• Active listener and progressive learner.  
• You have 2+ years of VCF Experience.  
• Ability to communicate complex Kubernetes and infrastructure concepts  
• 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 Certifications, CNCF Certifications  

Job Type: Full-time  

Salary: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year + Bonuses & Incentive  

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