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

Caliber Systems Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliber Systems Inc. is seeking a VCF Design & Deploy Senior Consultant. This role requires active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance and 5+ years of hands-on VMware deployment experience.

You will be responsible for implementing VMware Cloud solutions in secure environments. Key tasks include deploying VCF, optimizing performance, and producing documentation. Strong troubleshooting skills and customer-facing communication abilities are essential. Join us in supporting modernization initiatives!

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance is required.
• 5+ years of hands-on VMware deployment experience.
• Proven delivery of end-to-end VCF or SDDC solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and configuration of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments.
• Implement core technologies including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and SDDC Manager.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues during deployment.

Skills

VMware technologies (VCF, NSX‑T, vSphere, vSAN, SDDC Manager)

Troubleshooting and analytical skills

Customer-facing consulting and communication skills

Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing)

CompTIA Security+ certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 7–10 years equivalent experience

Tools

PowerCLI

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

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