Computacenter
Overview
Become a Principal Consultant (VCF SME) at Computacenter and help deliver transformative technology solutions for visionary companies. In this role you will design, deploy, and manage VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) based private and hybrid cloud solutions, working closely with clients and internal teams to achieve their goals.
Responsibilities
Partner with business leaders to deliver services that support company objectives.
Act as a technical lead by mentoring Engineers, leading project teams, and reviewing deliverables.
Serve as a point of escalation and present technology topics at internal education sessions, industry user group meetings, and conferences.
Recommend new technologies, best practices, and tools to support business growth.
Assess customer environments and provide design and solution recommendations.
Act as liaison between Pre‑Sales and Delivery teams.
Provide design, deployment, and implementation services for single or multi‑vendor solutions.
Handle issues escalated by Consultants and Lead Consultants.
Lead a Project team and maintain utilization targets.
Lead architecture, design, deployment, and optimization of VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 and core components (SDDC Manager, vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, Aria Suite).
Conduct workshops, knowledge transfers, and lead internal technical training and evangelism.
Oversee integration with third‑party storage, network, security, backup, and automation tools.
Create and deliver technical documentation, architectural blueprints, best‑practice guidelines, and modernization roadmaps.
Participate in or lead pre‑sales efforts, technical scoping, proposals, and RFP responses.
Maintain deep familiarity with VMware’s evolving VCF portfolio, driving use of advanced services like vDefend, Avi, Private AI, DSM, and integrated automation.
Provide client‑facing communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
Travel as needed (e.g., up to 20%) to support client engagements.
Qualifications
10+ years of professional experience in large enterprise environments, focusing on designing, deploying, and managing complex VMware Cloud Foundation infrastructure solutions.
Hands‑on experience deploying and managing integrated cloud infrastructure solutions, including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and SDDC.
Proficiency in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), including recent knowledge of VCF 9.0.
Professional vendor certifications highly preferred, including VMware Certified Professional (VCP) – Data Center Virtualization (vSphere) and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) certification.
VMware VCF Architect‑level certification (e.g., VMware Certified Specialist – Cloud Foundation 2024) or higher (VCAP, VCDX preferred).
Strong architectural, lifecycle management, automation, hybrid cloud, and workload migration experience.
Excellent client‑facing communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
Able to think strategically: aligning VCF implementations with business outcome objectives.
Experience in pre‑sales, proposal development, and driving new revenue opportunities.
Passion for mentorship and developing teams and technical excellence.
Willingness to stay current with VCF and broader VMware ecosystem trends, innovations, and certifications.
Travel as needed (e.g., up to 20%) to support client engagements.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
What you can expect Computacenter offers competitive compensation plans and long‑term career opportunities. In addition to attractive benefits plans that support your health, future financial security, and peace of mind, you will be part of a global technology partner trusted by large corporate and public sector organizations.
About us Computacenter is a leading independent technology partner, trusted by large corporate and public sector organizations. We help customers source, transform, and manage their IT infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling users and their business. We’re a public company quoted on the London FTSE 250 and employ over 20,000 people worldwide. In the US, we support some of the country’s best‑known businesses with regional hubs in San Francisco and Irvine, CA; Norcross, GA; Plano, TX; and New York City.
Employment type Full‑time
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
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Responsibilities
Partner with business leaders to deliver services that support company objectives.
Act as a technical lead by mentoring Engineers, leading project teams, and reviewing deliverables.
Serve as a point of escalation and present technology topics at internal education sessions, industry user group meetings, and conferences.
Recommend new technologies, best practices, and tools to support business growth.
Assess customer environments and provide design and solution recommendations.
Act as liaison between Pre‑Sales and Delivery teams.
Provide design, deployment, and implementation services for single or multi‑vendor solutions.
Handle issues escalated by Consultants and Lead Consultants.
Lead a Project team and maintain utilization targets.
Lead architecture, design, deployment, and optimization of VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 and core components (SDDC Manager, vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, Aria Suite).
Conduct workshops, knowledge transfers, and lead internal technical training and evangelism.
Oversee integration with third‑party storage, network, security, backup, and automation tools.
Create and deliver technical documentation, architectural blueprints, best‑practice guidelines, and modernization roadmaps.
Participate in or lead pre‑sales efforts, technical scoping, proposals, and RFP responses.
Maintain deep familiarity with VMware’s evolving VCF portfolio, driving use of advanced services like vDefend, Avi, Private AI, DSM, and integrated automation.
Provide client‑facing communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
Travel as needed (e.g., up to 20%) to support client engagements.
Qualifications
10+ years of professional experience in large enterprise environments, focusing on designing, deploying, and managing complex VMware Cloud Foundation infrastructure solutions.
Hands‑on experience deploying and managing integrated cloud infrastructure solutions, including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and SDDC.
Proficiency in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), including recent knowledge of VCF 9.0.
Professional vendor certifications highly preferred, including VMware Certified Professional (VCP) – Data Center Virtualization (vSphere) and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) certification.
VMware VCF Architect‑level certification (e.g., VMware Certified Specialist – Cloud Foundation 2024) or higher (VCAP, VCDX preferred).
Strong architectural, lifecycle management, automation, hybrid cloud, and workload migration experience.
Excellent client‑facing communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
Able to think strategically: aligning VCF implementations with business outcome objectives.
Experience in pre‑sales, proposal development, and driving new revenue opportunities.
Passion for mentorship and developing teams and technical excellence.
Willingness to stay current with VCF and broader VMware ecosystem trends, innovations, and certifications.
Travel as needed (e.g., up to 20%) to support client engagements.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
What you can expect Computacenter offers competitive compensation plans and long‑term career opportunities. In addition to attractive benefits plans that support your health, future financial security, and peace of mind, you will be part of a global technology partner trusted by large corporate and public sector organizations.
About us Computacenter is a leading independent technology partner, trusted by large corporate and public sector organizations. We help customers source, transform, and manage their IT infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling users and their business. We’re a public company quoted on the London FTSE 250 and employ over 20,000 people worldwide. In the US, we support some of the country’s best‑known businesses with regional hubs in San Francisco and Irvine, CA; Norcross, GA; Plano, TX; and New York City.
Employment type Full‑time
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
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