VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Consultant

Candour; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Candour in Leeds is seeking an experienced VMware Specialist to lead design and deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and vSphere environments within enterprise-grade private and hybrid cloud projects.

You will run discovery workshops, produce detailed designs (HLD/LLD), manage lifecycles, troubleshoot complex infra, and collaborate with customers, vendors and project teams to deliver secure, scalable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure and SDDC projects in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on design, deployment and optimisation of VCF and vSphere environments.
• Experience with VMware Aria Operations (formerly vRealize Operations) for performance and capacity.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure architecture, virtualisation and data centre transformation.
• Experience with lifecycle management including upgrades, patching and credential rotation.
• Knowledge of NSX, Avi Load Balancer, HCX and SRM ecosystem.
• Understanding of hybrid cloud, migrations, modernisation and business continuity.
• Excellent troubleshooting and stakeholder management and clear technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery workshops, gathering customer requirements and objectives.
• Design and deliver VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) solutions with detailed designs and implementation plans.
• Deploy, configure and test VCF environments for handover to operations.
• Support private and hybrid cloud modernisation and transformation initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance to customers to select optimal solutions.
• Manage VMware platform lifecycle activities, including upgrades and patching.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues across VMware and SDDC tech.
• Collaborate with project teams, vendors and customers to deliver successful deployments.
• Support pre-sales activities with scoping, design and product demos.
• Produce and maintain implementation guides and operational handover materials.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation

VMware vSphere

Aria Operations

Infrastructure design

Hybrid cloud

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Documentation (HLD/LLD)

Tools

NSX

Avi Advanced Load Balancer

HCX

VMware Live Recovery

Site Recovery Manager

Job description

My client specialises in delivering IT solutions and managed services, helping organisations modernise their IT infrastructure and make better use of technology. Their focus includes cloud and hybrid infrastructure, virtualisation, cyber security, AI, collaboration and productivity solutions. They work with organisations across a range of sectors, providing expert technical advice and delivering solutions that support their long-term business objectives.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure and Software-Defined Data Centre (SDDC) projects within enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on experience designing, deploying, configuring and optimising VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and VMware vSphere environments.
• Experience with VMware Aria Operations (formerly vRealize Operations), including performance monitoring, capacity management and operational visibility.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure architecture, virtualisation, enterprise platforms and data centre transformation.
• Experience with VMware lifecycle management, including upgrades, patching, certificate replacement, credential rotation and ongoing maintenance.
• Knowledge of the wider VMware ecosystem, including NSX, Avi Advanced Load Balancer, HCX, VMware Live Recovery and Site Recovery Manager.
• Understanding of hybrid cloud, infrastructure migrations, modernisation and business continuity solutions.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across complex virtualised infrastructure environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage with technical teams, customers and senior stakeholders.
• Experience producing technical documentation, High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs).
• A relevant VMware certification or willingness to work towards industry-recognised qualifications.

What will you be doing?

• Lead technical discovery workshops, gathering customer requirements and identifying infrastructure objectives.
• Design and deliver VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) solutions, producing detailed technical designs and implementation plans.
• Deploy, configure and test VCF environments, ensuring solutions are operationally ready for handover.
• Support the modernisation and transformation of private and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance and consultancy to customers, helping them identify the right solutions for their business needs.
• Manage VMware platform lifecycle activities, including upgrades, patching, configuration and ongoing maintenance.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and provide technical support across VMware and wider SDDC technologies.
• Work closely with project teams, commercial colleagues, vendors and customers to deliver successful infrastructure projects.
• Support pre-sales activities, including technical scoping, solution design and product demonstrations.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, implementation guides and operational handover materials.