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# VMware Cloud Foundation Engineer

- **Company:** First Advantage
- **Location:** New Boston, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon S3, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, VMware ESX Servers, Hyper-V, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux Distribution, Unix Shell, Windows Servers, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Ansible, Service-Oriented Architecture, SQL Databases, VCloud, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, HybridCloud, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Cassandra, Puppet, Terraform, Virtual Private Clouds, Jenkins, Vmware
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e4995357a956eec0

## About the Role

* Proven experience in managing IT infrastructure with a focus on cloud computing platforms including VMware Cloud Foundation, VCF Automation
 * Strong understanding of service-oriented architecture (SOA), distributed systems, virtualization technologies like VMware vSphere or Hyper-V.
 * Hands-on expertise in automating deployment processes using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef or Puppet within a DevOps framework.
 * Familiarity with cloud services including S3 storage solutions, NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra, SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
 * Knowledge of operating systems including Linux distributions (Ubuntu, CentOS) and Windows Server environments.
 * Experience with scripting languages including Python, Bash (Unix shell), PowerShell; proficiency in JavaScript or Go is a plus.
 * Strong understanding of security best practices including system hardening and IAM solutions for secure access control across multiple platforms.
 * Ability to work within Agile development cycles (SDLC), supporting continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills combined with effective communication abilities to collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders effectively.

## Description

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled VMware Cloud Foundation Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud computing, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build scalable, secure, and efficient cloud environments. The ideal candidate will be passionate about automating deployment processes, managing distributed systems, and delivering innovative cloud services that empower organizations to achieve their digital transformation goals. Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cloud architecture and infrastructure management., * Design, implement, and optimize VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments to support scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure solutions.

 * Automate deployment processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell to streamline operations and reduce manual effort.
 * Manage and monitor hybrid cloud platforms integrating VMware, VCF Automation.
 * Ensure system hardening, security compliance, and effective identity and access management (IAM) solutions across all cloud environments.
 * Performs complex systems engineering design work that may include but not limited to, compute architecture analysis and design, monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, hardware break/fix, and implementing best security practices within the ESXi Virtual Hosted Environment.
 * Support the scaling of cloud infrastructure by managing Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), SaaS applications, PaaS platforms, and virtualized environments such as VMware vSphere or Hyper-V.