VMware Architect

Title: VMware Architect Location: Remote Duration: 5 Months Rate is open client is Broadcom ONLY USC and GC only Job Description: Scope: Scope of Work: Deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 9) Project Overview This project covers the assessment, design, and implementation of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF 9) within the customer's existing VMware environment to establish a standardized, automated, and scalable hybrid-cloud infrastructure. Objectives Integrate VCF 9 into the current VMware stack with minimal disruption. Deploy the VCF 9 Management Domain and prepare for future Workload In-Scope Activities Assessment & Planning Review existing vSphere, vSAN, and NSX infrastructure for VCF 9 readiness. Validate hardware compatibility, network configuration, and licensing requirements. Document existing architecture and identify gaps or required remediation. Environment Preparation Prepare ESXi hosts for VCF 9 use (firmware, BIOS settings, networking, vSAN configuration as applicable). Configure prerequisite VLANs, IP schemas, DNS, and NTP services. Deploy and validate VCF 9 imaging/bring-up bundles. VCF 9 Deployment Deploy the VCF 9 Management Domain. Configure vCenter Server, SDDC Manager, and vSAN (if applicable). Perform post-deployment validation of management components. Integration & Configuration Integrate existing VMware resources as appropriate (identity sources, backup solutions, monitoring tools, etc.). Configure lifecycle management and workload domain templates within SDDC Manager. Implement role-based access controls and security best practices. 3.5 Knowledge Transfer Provide operational handoff documentation. Deliver knowledge-transfer sessions covering SDDC Manager, vCenter changes, and lifecycle operations. Deliverables VCF 9 architecture design documentation. Validated VCF 9 Management Domain deployed and operational. Configuration documentation and as-built runbook.