Domain Architect - VMware VCF

World Wide Technology; New Home (MO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Profit sharing

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Family planning benefits

Nursing mothers benefits

Job summary

World Wide Technology (WWT) seeks a senior Solutions Consulting & Engineering professional to lead discovery, design and implementation of VMware-based private and hybrid cloud solutions at enterprise scale.

You will translate business needs into technical architectures, guide delivery teams, and present to executives. Strong VMware product experience and post-sales consulting are highly valued, with a focus on collaboration and innovative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 7+ years designing, deploying and implementing large Enterprise Private/Hybrid Cloud with VMware focus.
• VCF 9 Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Experience with 2+ VMware products from the listed suite.
• Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences.
• Self-motivated to work independently and in a team.
• VMware partner post-sales consulting experience preferred.
• Related degree in CS or EE with 7–10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop discovery, planning, design and implementation services of VMware’s Cloud Foundation (VCF) technologies.
• Pre/Post sales consultant to WWT's Enterprise clients.
• Create high-level and low-level designs of Private and Hybrid Cloud environments.
• Translate business outcomes to technical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to delivery engineers through all project phases.
• Review client deliverables to identify opportunities to improve quality.
• Monitor environment performance and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Research VMware products and standards to stay abreast of developments in data center and networking industries.
• Assess LOE and develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Serve as escalation point for troubleshooting of customer environments.

Skills

VMware

Executive communication

Business development

Content creation

Independent work

Education

CS or EE degree

Tools

Aria Operations

Aria Automation

NSX

vSphere

vSAN

VCF

Job description

World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe.

Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC), a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software, WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distributions capabilities.

With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada.

Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

What is the Solutions Consulting & Engineering Team and why join?

Solutions Consulting & Engineering is an organization that is customer-focused and solutions-led. We deliver end-to-end and emerging solutions to drive customer satisfaction and increase profitability and growth. Our world-class management consulting, delivery excellence, and engineering brilliance enable our success. We embody the OneWWT mindset by bringing the right talent at the right time from anywhere within WWT to solve our customer’s problems. Our goal is to bring together business acumen with full-stack technical know-how to develop innovative solutions for our clients’ most complex challenges.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the development of discovery, planning, design and implementation services of VMware’s Cloud Foundation (VCF) technologies
• Pre/Post sales consultant to WWT's Enterprise clients.
• Create High-Level and Low-Level designs of Private and Hybrid Cloud environments utilizing industry best practices
• Translate business outcomes to technical solutions
• Provide technical guidance and support to delivery engineers throughout all phases of a project including Project Launch Workshops, design, migrations, deployments cuts, lessons learned, etc. as needed
• Review client deliverables to identify opportunities to improve quality through training, mentoring, product offering improvements, and talent acquisition
• Monitor environmental performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed
• Conduct research on VMware products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the data center and networking industries
• Access the technical level of effort (LOE) required to deliver solutions and help develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
• Serve as an escalation point for troubleshooting of customer environments

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have at least 7 years of experience designing, deploying, and implementing large Enterprise Private and Hybrid Cloud solutions, with a heavy focus on VMware.
• Current VCF 9 Certification(s) or ability to obtain VCF 9.0 Admin or Architecture certification within 90 days of employment
• Demonstrate experience with 2 or more of the following VMware Products: Aria Operations, Aria Automation, Aria
• Operations for Logs, Aria Lifecycle, NSX Advanced Load Balancer, vDefend, NSX, vSphere, vSAN,or VKS.
• Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), especially in presenting to an executive audience
• Passion for identifying and cultivating new business opportunities
• Experience developing original content (PowerPoint and blog articles)
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to produce outstanding results
• Superior organizational, conflict resolution, and time management skills
• Strong business and technical acumen
• Self-Motivated to maintain up-to-date knowledge of new technologies
• VMware partner post-sales consulting experience strongly preferred.
• Able to conduct research into technical issues and products as required.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Related degree in computer science or electrical engineering and/or seven to ten years equivalent technical experience.

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $170,000.00 to $220,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
• Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

Note: This is not an all-encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan’s benefits. For more information, see our US benefits website at wwt.com/us-benefits.

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!

If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring process, please let your WWT Recruiter know. The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process.

World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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