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.

VCF Platform Engineering

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.

Automation & Lifecycle Management

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.

Networking & Security

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.

Storage & Performance

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).

Monitoring & Reliability

Configure monitoring using vRealize Operations, Log Insight, or Tanzu Observability.

Troubleshoot ESXi, NSX‑T, vSAN, and SDDC Manager issues.Implement backup and DR strategies using SRM, vSphere Replication, or third‑party tools.

Collaboration & Governance

Work with Cloud and Security teams to enforce governance, tagging, and compliance frameworks.

Partner with App‑Dev teams to onboard workloads into VCF‑based private cloud.Document platform architecture, SOPs, and incident RCA reports.

VMware Cloud Foundation

Strong experience with VCF architecture, workload domains, SDDC Manager, and lifecycle automation.

Deep knowledge of vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, and NSX‑T.

Networking & Security

Expertise in NSX‑T (DFW, micro‑segmentation, Tier‑0/Tier‑1 gateways, overlay networks).

Understanding of network segmentation, firewalling, and insurance compliance requirements.

Automation & DevOps

Experience with PowerCLI, Python, Terraform, and automation pipelines.

Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code patterns.

Monitoring & Operations

Experience with vRealize Operations, Log Insight, and capacity planning.

Strong troubleshooting skills across compute, network, and storage layers.

Non‑Technical Requirements

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Excellent communication and cross‑team collaboration.Ability to translate infrastructure concepts for business stakeholders.

High adaptability and eagerness to stay current with VMware technologies

Preferered 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

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.