VMware VCF Engineer

NTT DATA North America; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a VMware VCF Engineer in Kuala Lumpur to design, deploy, and maintain a private cloud built on VMware Cloud Foundation. The role emphasizes vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, and SDDC Manager with strong automation across lifecycle management.

The candidate will work with Cloud, Security, Network, and Application teams to deliver secure, scalable infrastructure supporting insurance workloads and analytics, with a focus on governance, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, deploying and maintaining private cloud infrastucture based on VCF.
• Deep knowledge of vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, SDDC Manager and lifecycle automation.
• Ability to automate provisioning and patching using common tools (PowerCLI, Python, Terraform).

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and maintain VMware Cloud Foundation components.
• Manage workload domains, clusters, host provisioning and lifecycle operations.
• Implement high availability, DR and scalability for insurance workloads.
• Configure NSX-T, storage policies and monitoring.
• Collaborate with Cloud, Security, Network and App-Dev teams.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation

vSphere/vSAN

NSX-T

SDDC Manager

lifecycle automation

PowerCLI

Python

Terraform

Git/CI-CD

capacity planning

Education

VMware certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP-DCV)

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

PowerCLI

Python

Terraform

vRealize Operations

Job description

Req ID: 387491

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us.

If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, we are currently seeking a VMware VCF Engineer to join our team in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (MY-14), Malaysia (MY).

VMware VCF Engineer

The VMware VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation) Engineer will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining the organization’s private cloud infrastructure built on VMware Cloud Foundation. This role requires deep expertise in vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, SDDC Manager, and lifecycle automation. The engineer will collaborate with Cloud, Security, Network, and Application teams to deliver secure, resilient, and compliant infrastructure platforms supporting mission‑critical insurance workloads such as claims, underwriting, policy administration, and actuarial systems.

VCF Platform Engineering

• Deploy, configure, and maintain VMware Cloud Foundation components (vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, SDDC Manager).
• Manage workload domains, cluster creation, host commissioning, and lifecycle operations.
• Implement VCF architecture for high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery.
• Maintain vCenter, ESXi hosts, vSAN storage policies, and NSX-T networking.

Automation & Lifecycle Management

• Use SDDC Manager for patching, upgrades, and lifecycle automation across VCF components.
• Automate provisioning using PowerCLI, Python, and Terraform.
• Implement configuration standards and compliance checks across clusters.

Networking & Security

• Configure NSX-T for micro-segmentation, distributed firewall, overlay networks, and load balancing.
• Implement network security policies aligned with insurance regulatory requirements.
• Integrate VCF with external firewalls, identity systems, and monitoring platforms.

Storage & Performance

• Manage vSAN clusters, storage policies, fault domains, and performance tuning.
• Troubleshoot vSAN health issues, latency, and cluster imbalance.
• Optimize storage for insurance workloads (claims processing, policy systems, analytics).

Monitoring & Reliability

• Configure monitoring using vRealize Operations, Log Insight, or Tanzu Observability.
• Troubleshoot ESXi, NSX-T, vSAN, and SDDC Manager issues.
• Implement backup and DR strategies using SRM, vSphere Replication, or third‑party tools.

Collaboration & Governance

• Work with Cloud and Security teams to enforce governance, tagging, and compliance frameworks.
• Partner with App-Dev teams to onboard workloads into VCF-based private cloud.
• Document platform architecture, SOPs, and incident RCA reports.

VMware Cloud Foundation

• Strong experience with VCF architecture, workload domains, SDDC Manager, and lifecycle automation.
• Deep knowledge of vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, and NSX-T.

Networking & Security (Advanced)

• Expertise in NSX-T (DFW, micro‑segmentation, Tier-0/Tier-1 gateways, overlay networks).
• Understanding of network segmentation, firewalling, and insurance compliance requirements.

Automation & DevOps

• Experience with PowerCLI, Python, Terraform, and automation pipelines.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code patterns.

Monitoring & Operations

• Experience with vRealize Operations, Log Insight, and capacity planning.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across compute, network, and storage layers.

Non-Technical Requirements

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to translate infrastructure concepts for business stakeholders.
• High adaptability and eagerness to stay current with VMware technologies.

Preferred Certificate

• VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional - DCV Design (VCAP-DCV Design)
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional - DCV Deploy (VCAP-DCV Deploy)
• VMware Cloud Foundation Specialist
• VMware NSX-T VCP-NV
• VMware vSAN Specialist
• PowerCLI / Automation certifications (VMware)
• Strong ownership, accountability, and teamwork mindset.
• Ability to lead private cloud modernization initiatives.
• Proactive in improving platform reliability and operational efficiency.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

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