Job Description

Job Title: Senior Consultant (VMWare/ Aria Automation)

Location: US-based and primarily remote.

06 Months (Up to - 12 months)

  US citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor  H1b candidates at this time

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

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