Job Title :-VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) L3 Operations Engineer

Location :-Remote

Role Overview:

The L3 VCF Operations Engineer is a subject matter expert responsible for the advanced operational management, in-depth troubleshooting, and strategic optimization of the

VMware Cloud Foundation private cloud infrastructure. This role is a critical escalation point for complex technical issues, requiring deep expertise across the entire VCF stack (vSphere,

vSAN, NSX-T) and its integrations. The L3 engineer is expected to not only resolve problems but also to drive systemic improvements and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

● Advanced Troubleshooting and Incident Response:

○ Serve as the final escalation point for all critical and complex VCF incidents andproblems, including performance bottlenecks, networking failures, and storage integrity issues.

○ Perform in-depth root cause analysis (RCA) for major incidents and outages, developing and implementing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.

○ Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to vSAN performance, vSphere resource contention, and NSX-T logical routing and firewall misconfigurations.

● Platform Health and Optimization:

○ Proactively monitor the VCF environment using advanced analytics tools like vRealize Operations (Aria Operations) to identify potential issues before they impact services.

○ Conduct regular health checks and performance tuning of the VCF infrastructure, including optimizing host configurations, vSAN policies, and NSX-T rules.

○ Manage and execute the full lifecycle of the VCF environment, including advanced patching, upgrades, and component replacements using SDDC Manager.

● Architectural and Strategic Input:





○ Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to provide operational feedback and contribute to the design of recent VCF deployments and expansions.

○ Assess and recommend new technologies, tools, and processes to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and security of the VCF platform.

○ Drive automation initiatives by developing complex scripts and workflows using PowerCLI, Python, and IaC tools like Terraform to eliminate manual tasks and reduce human error.

● Security and Compliance:

○ Architect and implement security policies and controls within NSX-T to ensure micro-segmentation, compliance, and threat prevention.

○ Participate in security audits and vulnerability management, implementing remediation strategies for identified risks.

○ Ensure all VCF operations adhere to regulatory and corporate compliance Standards.

● Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer:

○ Act as a mentor and technical leader for L1 and L2 support engineers, providing guidance on best practices and complex problem-solving.

○ Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and runbooks for common and complex operational procedures.

○ Lead knowledge transfer sessions and training for team members to upskill the entire operations team.

Required Qualifications

● Experience:





○ Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on VMware virtualization.

○ At least 3-5 years of dedicated hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) in a large-scale, enterprise environment.

○ Proven experience in an L3 or expert-level support role, with a track record of resolving complex, production-impacting issues.

● Technical Skills:

○ Expert-level knowledge of the entire VCF stack: vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, and SDDC Manager.

○ Mastery of automation and scripting using PowerCLI and Python. Experience with configuration management and IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible is highly valued.

○ Deep understanding of core networking concepts (L2/L3, BGP, OSPF) and security principles as they apply to a software-defined data center.

○ Proficiency with enterprise-level monitoring and log analysis tools such as Aria

Operations, Aria Logs, and Splunk.

○ Experience with disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Zerto).

● Certifications:

○ VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) or VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) is highly preferred.

○ VMware Certified Professional (VCP) in Data Center Virtualization (DCV) and Network Virtualization (NV) are considered minimum requirements.

○ ITIL Foundation or other service management certifications are a plus.

Thanks & Regards

Mohd Rahbar (Technical Recruiter)

Raas Infotek Corporation.

262 Chapman Road, Suite 105A,

Newark, DE -19702

E-Mail: [email protected]| Website: www.raasinfotek.com

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohd-rahbar-180a4725a

📌 VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)Operations Engineer (Canada)
🏢 Raas Infotek
📍 Canada