VMware VCF Engineer

Description:

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.

Job Description:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).

Qualifications:

• 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.

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