Job Title: Senior Consultant (VMWare/ Aria
Automation)
Location: US-based and primarily remote.
06 Months (Up to - 12 months)
Notes:
- There
02 roles - One with strong Ansible and Second one with strong Terraform
(Hashicorp certified)
- Looking
for VCAP-level certs in the relevant track, ideally VCAP-CMA (Deploy or
Design) for automation roles, or VCAP-VCF Automation (3V0-21.25), the
newer automation certification.
- Looking current (or recent) VCAP-CMA / VCAP-VCF Automation (3V0-21.25) plus hands-on Aria Automation and VCF deployment experience
Job Description
Position Summary
- We are seeking a highly
skilled Senior Consultant specializing in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
Automation to drive enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure solutions for
our marquee clients in the banking and financial services sector.
- In this role, you will
bridge the gap between high-level architecture and concrete, automated
execution.
- You will collaborate
directly with Enterprise Architects to translate architectural visions
into robust Low-Level Designs (LLD) and then bring those designs to life
through advanced automation.
- The ideal candidate is a
VCF subject matter expert with deep hands-on experience in VCF 9.0 and a
strong forward-looking understanding of VCF 9.1 capabilities. Given the
highly regulated nature of our clients, previous experience navigating the
security, compliance, and scale of large-scale banking environments is
mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
- Architectural
Collaboration & Design: Partner closely with infrastructure and
cloud architects to review High-Level Designs (HLD) and take full
ownership of developing detailed Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
- VCF Deployment &
Automation: Author, test, and implement advanced automation workflows
for virtual machine (VM) lifecycle management, resource provisioning, and
day-2 operations across the full VCF stack.
- Technical Leadership:
Serve as the subject matter expert on VCF 9.0 implementation, ensuring
infrastructure patterns align with VMware best practices and banking
compliance standards.
- Roadmap Strategy:
Leverage familiarity with VCF 9.1 capabilities to future-proof current
automation frameworks and plan seamless upgrade/migration paths.
- Enterprise Delivery:
Deliver scalable solutions within highly complex, multi-tenant, and
heavily audited banking environments, ensuring zero-downtime mentality.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Technical Expertise:
- VMware Cloud Foundation
(VCF): Deep, hands-on technical expertise with VCF 9.0 deployment,
configuration, and management. Strong familiarity with the updated feature
sets, API enhancements, and capabilities introduced in VCF 9.1.
- Automation &
Orchestration: Advanced experience automating VM environments using
Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation), Aria Orchestrator,
Terraform, Ansible, or Python integrated with VCF APIs.
- SDDC Stack Mastery:
Strong engineering knowledge of core VCF components, including
vSphere/vCenter, NSX-T/NSX-V, and vSAN.
- Documentation:
Proven track record of drafting rigorous, audit-ready Low-Level Design
(LLD) documents, runbooks, and architectural diagrams.
Experience & Industry Context:
Banking/Financial Services
Experience: Must have documented experience working with large-scale
clients in the banking or financial services industry. Understands the nuances
of strict change management, network segmentation, and data privacy regulations
(e.g., PCI-DSS, SOX).
Consulting Mindset: 8+ years
in a professional services or senior consulting role, with a demonstrated
ability to manage stakeholder expectations, lead technical workshops, and
navigate matrixed enterprise organizations.
Preferred Certifications (Plus but not required):
- VMware Certified Advanced
Professional (VCAP) – Cloud Management and Automation or Data Center
Design.
- VMware Certified Design
Expert (VCDX).
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate.
A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly wage for this position is $100/Hr. to $120hr.
Benefits of our contractor
At Harvey Nash, we know that great technology professionals deserve great support. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive—professionally and personally. From company-contributed medical, dental, and vision plans to a 401(k), we invest in your health and future. You’ll also enjoy perks like referral bonuses, commuter savings, a mobile payroll app for easy access to your pay and benefits, and a variety of voluntary insurance options to fit your lifestyle. Join a global IT leader that values your expertise, rewards your contributions, and supports your well-being every step of the way.
* The pay range listed above reflects the expected
starting salary /Pay rate for this role. This range may be adjusted based on
market conditions, location, and other relevant factors. The Company will
determine the final starting salary/Pay rate in consultation with the selected
candidate(s), in full compliance with applicable laws
