Senior VMware Cloud Consultant (remote)

Job Summary:

This exciting opportunity is full-time and permanent with Pellera Technologies. As a Senior Consultant within our Digital Infrastructure Practice, you will be at the forefront of driving digital transformation initiatives for our clients. Leveraging your expertise in infrastructure technologies, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, scalability and security. From designing robust architectures to implementing cutting-edge technologies, you will play a critical role in helping our clients harness the power of digital infrastructure to achieve their business objectives . Candidates must possess extensive expertise in a core data center domain, with a critical focus on advanced virtualization. Required skills must encompass expert-level proficiency in the design and operation of the complete VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) stack, including vSphere, vSAN and NSX architectures, as well as working knowledge of other major virtualization platforms such as Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix or KVM layers.

Essential Functions:

• Engage with clients to understand their business goals, infrastructure challenges and technology requirements.
• Conduct workshops, interviews, and assessments to gather detailed insights into client needs and pain points.
• Translate client requirements into actionable recommendations and solution proposals, aligning with best practices and industry standards.
• Collaborate with solution architects and technical leads to design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
• Develop architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and implementation plans to guide solution delivery.
• Evaluate technology options and recommend optimal platforms, services, and deployment models based on client requirements and constraints.
• Implementation and deployment of digital infrastructure solutions, working closely with engineering teams and third-party vendors.
• Configure and deploy cloud environments, virtual networks, and infrastructure components according to design specifications.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and validation to ensure solution functionality, performance, and security.
• Assist project managers in planning, scheduling, and tracking project activities, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and proactively address issues to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Communicate project status, updates, and dependencies to stakeholders, fostering transparency and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies :

• Ethical and Critical Thinking .
• Excellent consultative and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory and project leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate .
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective solutions.
• Strong communication , interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ y ear's experience in infrastructure consulting, cloud computing or network engineering roles.
• One or more VMware Certified Professional certifications such as VCF, VCAP, VCDX, VCIX, VCAP.
• VMware Knight is a plus.
• VMware specific technical skills such as virtualization of servers, storage and networks; operations management; orchestration and automation; virtual desktop infrastructure and cloud foundation are required.
• Ability to design and provide intermediate architecture on Software Define Infrastructure.

Physical Requirements:

• This position is remote within the United States.
• Client travel may be required; <10>

Total Rewards:

• We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes base salary, quarterly bonuses, healthcare benefits, 401k match, PTO/holiday, training/development, promotional opportunity and so much more.