Consultant - Cloud Management & Automation

Job Description

Overview of VMware

VMware is the leader in cloud infrastructure, business mobility and virtualization software. A pioneer in the use of virtualization and automation technologies, VMware simplifies IT complexity across the entire data center to the virtual workplace, empowering customers with solutions in the software-defined data center to hybrid cloud computing and the mobile workspace.

With 2018 revenues of $8.97 billion, VMware has more than 500,000 customers, 75,000 partners, and 23,000 employees in 120+ locations around the world. At the core of what we do are our employees who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Want to be part of a compassionate community that thrives on architecting what’s next in IT? Learn more at vmware.com/careers.

Role –P3Consultant(Automation)

The global VMware Professional Services Organization influences the success of each VMware implementation. TheProfessional Servicesteam is dedicated to the success of the customer and their digital strategy. TheProfessional Servicesteam ensures that VMware customers are successfully implementing their business plans from adoption all the way to a fully functioning solution.

The Consultant is a technology specialist and subject matter expert, providing customer guidance by contributing to technical workshops, low-level designs and implementation of use cases into high-quality solutions. In addition to customer facing Delivery Consultants have a broad awareness of VMware's portfolio, extending to bothproduct, services,and identify opportunities for upsell whilst in delivery.

VMwareProfessional Servicesis committed to offering a collaborative and supportive working environment with a full enablement plan and the opportunity to develop in the latest Software-Defined Datacenter or Digital Workspace technologies and solutions. We promote an inclusive atmosphere where your voice will be heard, and where you will be part of a dynamic team working in partnership with each other.

We are looking for conscientious and responsible individuals who can build on our successful track record and come with us on the next stage of our journey.

We will sponsor your enablement and certification up to and including VCDX certification.

Work for the global leader in cloud infrastructure and virtualization solutions

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional VMware project teams which could consist of VMware pre-sales architects, engineers, product management and support staff.
• Work as part of a wider project team or on consulting engagements
• Contribute to low-level designs while functioning as an advisory resource for “Best Practices” and driving adoption of VMware solutions.
• Develop use cases into high-quality solutions in your specialist area
• Stay within the scope of the contracted work and meet the deadlines for both time and materials or fixed scope engagements. Take ownership and accountability for individual deliverables.

• Discusses project matters with Project Managers, logs support calls and interface with Support
• Contribute details to and successfully execute change requests and rollback plans when required demonstrating a good understanding of Change Management processes
• Maintain current, high-level technical knowledge of the entire VMware product line and advanced level knowledge of the core VMware product line and your specialist area
• Assist in the development of our consulting service offerings as well as developing white papers and best practices
• Must enjoy working with leading edge technology and being an intrinsic part of a fantastic team

• As a Cloud Automation subject matter expert, you will be required to gather use case requirements for, and create, test and release high qualityvRealizeprivate cloud, VMC on AWS hybrid cloud and PKS container solutions according to Agile or Waterfall methodologies

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability and experience in customer-facing positions as a Professional Services consultant.
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills

• Adaptable and progressive learner with the ability to explain complex technical concepts
• Ability to work independently and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate well publicly and provide ideas, concepts and accurate information to internal and external customers in a pro-active, clear and concise way.
• Experienceof actively delivering IT automation / scripted infrastructure projects ideally based on VMware technologies.
• Experience in development (object-orientedprogramming,WebServiceAPI REST & SOAP), scripting (javascript,Powershell, batch, shell)

• Must be comfortable with travelling 50-75% on average when required
• Fluent in English andGerman

Certification and Education

• Bachelor’s degree as a minimum or demonstrate equivalent experience.

• Industry certifications from vendors such as AWS, Dell, K8 and Microsoft

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience with another orchestrator (HP OO, MSSystemCenterOrchestrator, Cisco Tidal Enterprise Orchestrator, BMC Atrium Orchestrator) are considered a plus
• Experience in Operation management methods and products are considered a plus as well

• Cross Operating System knowledge, getting at least administrator experience in both Linux and Windows world
• .net, java or equivalent development language experience.
• Knowledge of modern software development methodologies such as DevOps, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean.
• Project governance experience and familiarity with PRINCE2, PMP or TOGAF frameworks
• Practical knowledge of the ITIL framework

• Experience of presenting at a user group, trade show or similar is highly desirable
• Driving license is desirable

Why Choose VMware?

• Make an impact on your career path; grow professionally and personally by accessing our in-house learning & development opportunities & education assistance program.
• Voice your creative solutions to new and existing problems and watch them become initiatives.
• Thrive in a unique work environment where the emphasis reflects our values of Execution, Passion, Integrity, Customers and Community.
• Earn a competitive compensation package with performance- based bonuses and increases, a generous benefits package that really takes care of your needs and unexpected perks that make working here fun!

Apply Now - Let’s shape the future of what’s next together.

VMware Company Overview: VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Shape what’s possible today at http://careers.vmware.com.
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