VMware Cloud Foundation Automation/VMware Cloud Foundation VKS (Kubernetes)

Candidates must hold at least one active certification from the list below.

Requirement 1: VMware Certified Advanced Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation VKS (Kubernetes)

Position1: 4-6 yrs

Position2: 7-10 yrs

Position3: 10+ yrs

• Strong hands-on experience in VMware implementation, administration, migration, upgrade, and support activities.
• Working knowledge of one or more VMware tracks, including Data Center Virtualization, Network Virtualization, Cloud Management and Automation, Security, Tanzu/Kubernetes, or End-User Computing.
• Experience with enterprise infrastructure components such as compute, storage, networking, backup, disaster recovery, monitoring, and security tools.
• Ability to independently execute routine and complex technical tasks with limited supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Certification MUST - VMware Certified Advanced Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation VKS (Kubernetes)

 Position2: VMware Certified Advanced Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Automation

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Develop automation frameworks for VM provisioning, workload domain creation, and network segmentation using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• System Integration: Connect VCF APIs with third-party tools such as ServiceNow, Splunk Cloud, and CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous delivery.
• Workflow Design: Build self-service catalogs, role-based access control (RBAC) models, and approval workflows for internal tenants.
• Lifecycle & Operations: Implement automation for platform upgrades, patching, and capacity rightsizing across hybrid cloud endpoints.

Technical Requirements

• Core VCF Stack: Expert-level knowledge of SDDC Manager, vSphere, NSX (networking and security), and vSAN architectures.
• Scripting Languages: Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, and REST APIs.
• Automation Tools: Hands-on experience with vRealize/Aria Automation (vRA/vRO), Terraform, and Ansible.

Certifications: VMware Certified Advanced Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Automation

Addl details

• Relevant VMware Cloud Foundation experience
• Kubernetes platform design, deployment, and operations experience (for VKS specialists)
• VMware Cloud Foundation Automation experience, including automation frameworks, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code capabilities
• Current VMware certifications
• Years of relevant experience
• Recent project references and key responsibilities