Senior Consultant - VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Design and Deploy

CALIBRE Systems, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

CALIBRE Systems inc. is seeking a VCF Design & Deploy Senior Consultant to deliver VMware Cloud Foundation solutions within secure, enterprise environments across the Washington, DC area. This role blends architecture and hands-on deployment, integration, and optimization.

You will engage with DoD, federal, or regulated stakeholders to implement scalable, secure, high-performing platforms, provide Day-1/Day-2 readiness, and produce thorough runbooks and documentation.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance is required.
• Hands-on VMware deployment and VCF/SDDC experience.
• Experience delivering enterprise virtualization in secure environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
• Strong client-facing consulting and communication skills.
• Certifications: VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator (or able to obtain in 60 days); Security+ active.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and configuration of VMware Cloud Foundation environments across multiple U.S. locations.
• Implement core technologies including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, SDDC Manager, and VMware Aria/vRA.
• Execute deployment runbooks aligned with designs and VMware validated architectures.
• Configure and validate compute, storage, networking, and virtualization layers.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and integration issues during deployment and post-deployment.
• Produce high-quality as-builts, runbooks, and procedures.
• Support Day-1 and Day-2 operational readiness and knowledge transfer.
• Operate in secure DoD/federal/regulated environments.

Skills

Active DoD Clearance

VMware technologies

Troubleshooting

Customer-facing skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 7–10 years equivalent experience

Tools

PowerCLI

Ansible

Terraform

NSX-T

Job description

Category

Information Technology

Job Location

Alexandria, Virginia

Tracking Code

5414

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

CALIBRE Systems inc., an employee owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company, is looking to fill multiple slots in the Washington, DC area.

The VCF Design & Deploy Senior Consultant is a mission-critical, hands‑on expert responsible for delivering VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) solutions within secure, enterprise-scale environments. This role bridges architecture and execution—bringing designs to life through deployment, integration, and optimization.

You will work directly with customer stakeholders across high‑visibility DoD, federal, or regulated environments to implement scalable, secure, and high‑performing platforms.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and configuration of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments across multiple U.S. locations
• Implement core technologies including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, SDDC Manager, and VMware Aria/vRA
• Execute deployment runbooks aligned with architectural designs and VMware validated architectures
• Configure and validate compute, storage, networking, and virtualization layers
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and integration issues during deployment and post-deployment
• Conduct environment assessments and provide recommendations for performance, scalability, and stability
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and execution accuracy
• Produce high-quality documentation (as-builts, runbooks, procedures)
• Support Day-1 and Day-2 operational readiness and knowledge transfer
• Operate effectively in secure, mission‑critical DoD, federal, or regulated environments

Required Skills

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
• Strong hands‑on experience with VMware technologies (VCF, NSX‑T, vSphere, vSAN, SDDC Manager)
• Experience deploying enterprise virtualization or SDDC solutions
• Solid understanding of:
• Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing)
• Storage technologies
• Infrastructure integration
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent customer-facing consulting and communication skills
• CompTIA Security+ certification (active)
• VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator certification (or ability to obtain within 60 days)

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• VMware certifications (VCP or higher in VCF, NSX, vSAN, vSphere)
• Experience with automation and scripting (PowerCLI, Ansible, Terraform)
• Exposure to VMware Kubernetes (VKS/TKG)
• Experience with VMware Aria (Automation / Operations)
• Background in lifecycle management, upgrades, and optimization
• Experience supporting DoD, federal, or regulated environments

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or 7–10 years equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands‑on VMware deployment experience
• Proven delivery of end-to-end VCF or SDDC solutions
• Strong depth across compute, storage, and network virtualization

Engagement Model

• Project-based work supporting modernization and private cloud initiatives

CALIBRE and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports transitioning service members, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package.