Cloud Specialist

Hcltech; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Johannesburg seeks an experienced individual to lead the design and implementation of VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 solutions. This role requires extensive experience in large-scale enterprise environments, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of VMware technologies. Candidates should have proven abilities to mentor teams and engage effectively with stakeholders to drive digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2, understanding of its architecture.
• Proven track record in large-scale implementations with hands-on experience.
• Ability to design complex solutions aligning with business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of VMware Cloud Foundation solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess business requirements.
• Mentor junior consultants on VMware best practices.

Skills

VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2

VMware vSphere

vSAN

NSX

vRealize Suite

cloud-native architectures

leadership skills

communication skills

Education

VMware certifications (VCP, VCAP, or VCDX)

Tools

vRealize Automation (vRA)

vRealize Orchestrator (vRO)

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Job Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 (VCF) solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of large enterprises.

Act as a subject matter expert in VCF 5.2, providing strategic advice and guidance on cloud infrastructure, automation, and security best practices.

Collaborate closely with client stakeholders to assess their business requirements and translate them into comprehensive VMware-based solutions that drive digital transformation.

Oversee and guide the technical architecture and design of cloud environments, including compute, storage, network, and automation layers, ensuring alignment with customer objectives.

Work hands‑on to implement VMware solutions across large‑scale environments, leveraging the full capabilities of VCF 5.2, VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and vRealize Suite.

Mentor junior consultants and architects, providing guidance on best practices and ensuring the successful execution of complex VMware deployments.

Provide thought leadership and deliver advanced technical workshops, presentations, and strategic guidance to customers, internal teams, and sales stakeholders.

Work with project management teams to ensure that transformation projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, while managing risks effectively.

Engage in pre‑sales activities, including the creation of technical presentations, solution demonstrations, and proof‑of‑concept projects, in support of the sales process.

Key Requirements

Extensive experience with VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2, including a deep understanding of its architecture, deployment, and management components.

Proven track record in implementing VCF 5.2 in large‑scale enterprise environments, with hands‑on experience in multi‑cloud and hybrid‑cloud implementations.

Advanced understanding of VMware technologies, including VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX, vRealize Suite, and automation tools such as vRealize Automation (vRA) and vRealize Orchestrator (vRO).

Experience with cloud‑native architectures and multi‑cloud strategies, including the integration of VCF 5.2 with public clouds (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Ability to design and implement complex network, storage, and compute solutions that align with business requirements.

Strong leadership, project management, and client engagement skills, with the ability to work with senior executives and technical teams alike.

Excellent problem‑solving skills, with a focus on addressing complex architectural and technical challenges.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

VMware certifications such as VCP, VCAP, or VCDX, with a focus on VCF 5.2 or Experience with DevOps practices, continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD) pipelines, and infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC).

Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker, and their integration with VCF 5.2.

Expertise in cloud migration and modernization strategies, including lift‑and‑shift, re‑platforming, and cloud‑native transformations.

Additional Responsibilities (AvePoint)

System Monitoring and Maintenance: Regularly monitoring the performance of AvePoint systems, ensuring they are running efficiently, and performing routine maintenance tasks such as updates and patches.

Incident Management

Responding to and resolving incidents related to AvePoint solutions, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Create support ticket with AvePoint for tickets that cannot be resolved internally and require support from AvePoint.

Be accountable for the incident and ensure the issue is resolved.

Service Request Management

Respond to and resolve end‑user service requests related to backup and archive services using AvePoint.

Change Management

Implementing changes and updates to AvePoint systems in a controlled manner, following best practices to avoid any negative impact on the business.

Documentation

Maintaining detailed documentation of system configurations, changes, and procedures to ensure knowledge continuity and compliance.

Collaboration

Working closely with other Anglo teams and stakeholders to align AvePoint solutions with business needs and to support broader IT initiatives.

Recommendation

Provide timely recommendations on potential use cases or capabilities that Anglo American should consider for optimal utilization of the product.

Performance Optimization

Analyzing system performance and making recommendations for improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience.

Compliance and Security

Ensuring that AvePoint solutions comply with Anglo organizational policies and industry regulations and implementing security measures to protect data.

Report in the event of any security‑related incidents.

Training and Knowledge Sharing

Provide technical training to L2 resource(s) and Anglo stakeholders as and when required.

Create and manage training documentation.

This role is active and the position is not closed.