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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Consulting Engineer - VMware Cloud Foundation Operations - **Company:** CDW - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $164,000.0 - $240,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Role-Based Access Control, Runbook, VCloud, Information Technology, Vmware - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18060972?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18060972%2FPrincipal-Consulting-Engineer-Vmware-Cloud-Foundation-Operations ## About the Role * The ideal candidate for this position should have a Bachelor's degree in business or computer science or an equivalent field, 10 years of IT Infrastructure experience, including at least 3 years in large enterprise consulting, OR * 14 years total Information Technology experience, to include 10 years of IT Infrastructure experience, including at least 3 years in large enterprise consulting. * 7+ years in enterprise virtualization/private cloud architecture * Hands-on expertise with VCF 9.0 Automation deployments * Deep proficiency deploying VCF 9 Operations components such as: + Deployment in standalone and HA configurations + Dashboards, Alerts, custom groupings, alerts, and + Costing and costing models + Licensing and sizing * Experience with SDDC Manager BOM management and async patch workflows * They should be able to maintain client relationships as a trusted advisor and mentor engineers for project design and coordination. Excellent communication skills are required, with experience in making technology recommendations. * The candidate should have a history of constructive relationships at all organizational levels and the ability to research complex technology solutions and present them to clients. They should remain calm and productive in situations of change, ambiguity, and risk. * The ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment is essential. The candidate should anticipate future trends and create strategies that add value. * A willingness to work beyond the regular shift, on weekends, and overtime as needed is expected. The candidate should also be willing to travel to other CDW locations or client sites. A valid U.S. driver's license is required., * VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) or VCP-VCF certification, We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances-not replaces-human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work. ## Description The Principal Consulting Engineer ensures solutions are delivered as designed and meet customer approval. We are seeking an experienced VMware Cloud Foundation Architect to design, deploy, and optimize private cloud infrastructure built on VCF 9.0. This role serves as the technical authority for our software-defined data center strategy, driving standardization and automation across compute, storage, and networking management layers. What you will do: * Collaborate with the technical architect on training plans and approaches to best equipped staff for successful implementations. Develop standards, best practices and training for team members along with technical architect and technical lead in their area of expertise. * Define project strategies or technical options to balance customer project goals and financial constraints. Provide leadership and expert advice/counsel on technical subject matters and architecture design to Customers, the Infrastructure Solutions Team, and other Extended Sirius Teams. * Escalate and communicate alternatives with associated risks with executives and stakeholders. Ensure procedures are being followed and assist in resolving complex problems which require professional level input. * Regularly interface with customer's technical and business executive level and project leadership through sales presentations and/or client project solutions in communicating complex ideas, anticipating potential objections and leading discussions to align expectations., * Size, design, and deploy VCF Ops deployments * Define and enforce cloud operating model standards including RBAC, tagging taxonomy, and capacity management * Develop VCF Ops components such as dashboards, groups, alerts, costing models, actions, etc. * Produce HLD/LLD documentation, runbooks, and architectural decision records (ADRs) * Provide technical governance and mentorship to delivery teams ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Technical Documentation - How Can I Write Them Better and Why Should I Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/681-technical-documentation-how-can-i-write-them-better-and-why-should-i-care) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Bridging AI and Nomad: a Go-based MCP Server for Cluster Control](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2063-bridging-ai-and-nomad-a-go-based-mcp-server-for-cluster-control) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)