Senior Technical Consultant - VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

1099 only, no corp-to-corp, no third-party recruiters. Company Description Rabun Enterprise Solutions (RES) specializes in helping enterprises build scalable and performant platforms to meet business requirements and expected outcomes. The team at RES has the expertise to design and deploy platforms that align with service level agreements and drive desired business outcomes. Role Description This is a remote contract role for a Senior Technical Consultant - VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). The Senior Technical Consultant - VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to designing, installing, configuring, managing, upgrading, troubleshooting and customizing VMware Cloud Foundation in a remote setting. As a Senior Technical Consultant - VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) you will leverage your expertise in VMware Cloud Foundation to design, deploy, and optimize enterprise-scale hybrid cloud and data center solutions. You will work closely with clients to implement VCF-based architectures that enhance automation, security, and scalability. You will serve as a subject matter expert, guiding project teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality solution delivery. This role requires a deep technical understanding of VMware’s SDDC stack, integration with third-party solutions, and best practices for deployment and operations. Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) solutions. Oversee deployment and configuration of SDDC Manager, vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, vDefend, and the rest of the VCF Suite (LCM, Operations, Network, Logs, etc) within VCF environments. Work with customers to define business and technical requirements for VCF-based private and hybrid cloud solutions. Design and implement multi-site architectures, workload mobility, and disaster recovery strategies. Lead technical discussions, workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions for clients and internal teams. Integrate VCF with third-party platforms such as storage, networking, and security solutions. Develop and deliver technical documentation, design documents, and best practices for VCF deployments. Mentor junior technical consultants and provide guidance on troubleshooting and optimization. Participate in pre-sales engagements, helping scope and position VCF solutions for clients. Ensure adherence to industry standards, security policies, and compliance requirements. Qualifications Minimum of 15 years of technical experience with VMware and supporting technologies. VMware Cloud Foundation 9 Architect Certification or most recent equivalent: Extensive architecture, design, and deployment expertise with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), including vSphere, NSX, vSAN, and Aria Suite. Strong experience with VCF lifecycle management, automation, and workload migration. Hands-on experience deploying, upgrading, and managing VCF on VMware Cloud on AWS, Dell VxRail, or other HCI solutions. Strong understanding of software-defined networking (SDN), security policies, and enterprise storage. Experience integrating VCF with third-party tools such as backup, monitoring, and automation solutions. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal client-facing communication and presentation abilities. Industry certifications such as VCAP, VCDX, or equivalent VMware certifications are highly desirable. Experience installing, configuring and managing VMware VKS (Tanzu previously) Rabun Enterprise Solutions