Senior Infrastructure Consultant

Provide specialist VMware advisory services to support an existing service involving an upgrade from the current VMware version 8 environment to VMware Cloud Foundation 9. The project is currently in the planning, design, and preparation phase.

The scope covers ESXi/ESX hosts, vCenter Server, vSAN, NSX, SDDC Manager, Aria/VCF Operations, automation, logging services, and all other software bundles and components required as part of the VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1.1 installation.

The advisor will provide technical guidance to the internal delivery team and external client stakeholders, addressing the current gap in version 9 experience and supporting informed decisions throughout the migration. Exact source versions, updates, and build numbers for the existing environment will be confirmed during the readiness assessment.

Scope of services

Planning and readiness assessment

• Review the existing VMware environment, proposed migration approach, and available technical documentation.
• Confirm the installed versions, updates, and build numbers of all components within the migration scope.
• Assess readiness for VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1.1, including ESXi/ESX, vCenter Server, vSAN, NSX, management, operations, automation, and logging components.
• Identify prerequisites, supported upgrade paths, compatibility considerations, dependencies, and potential migration risks.
• Advise on readiness activities and highlight gaps requiring resolution before implementation.
• Support the development of a phased migration roadmap aligned with the agreed project timeline.

Design and technical guidance

• Review the proposed VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1.1 target environment and provide recommendations across all required software bundles and components.
• Advise on upgrade sequencing, configuration considerations, and integration with the existing infrastructure.
• Review dependencies between compute, storage, networking, management, operations, automation, and logging services.
• Support the definition of testing, validation, rollback, and recovery requirements.
• Review technical plans and migration procedures prepared by the delivery team.

Internal and external advisory support

• Act as a technical advisor to internal engineers, project managers, and client stakeholders.
• Participate in remote workshops, design reviews, and project meetings.
• Explain technical options, risks, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide guidance on VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1.1 components and their integration within the proposed environment.
• Support technical queries and coordination with VMware/Broadcom support or other suppliers where required.

Migration and post-migration guidance

• Provide remote advice during agreed migration activities and key project milestones.
• Assist the delivery team with assessing issues, identifying potential causes, and recommending next steps across the components in scope.
• Review validation results against agreed acceptance criteria, including component integration and operational readiness.
• Provide recommendations for post-migration stabilisation and operational handover.
• Initial environment and migration readiness assessment, including confirmation of source versions and builds.
• Technical review of the proposed VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1.1 design and migration approach.
• Documented recommendations covering prerequisites, component dependencies, compatibility, and risks.
• Advisory input into migration sequencing, testing, validation, and rollback plans.
• Ongoing technical guidance and records of key recommendations and decisions.
• Knowledge transfer sessions covering the target platform and operational considerations.

Required expertise

• Strong VMware infrastructure experience, including version 8 environments.
• Demonstrable practical exposure to VMware Cloud Foundation 9, with experience relevant to the proposed 9.1.1 installation.
• Technical expertise across ESXi/ESX, vCenter Server, and vSAN.
• Experience with NSX, SDDC Manager, Aria/VCF Operations, automation, and logging services.
• Experience assessing compatibility, dependencies, and upgrade sequencing across integrated VMware environments.
• Experience advising on VMware upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure design.
• Ability to guide both internal delivery teams and external customers.
• Strong documentation, stakeholder management, and English communication skills.

• Strong VMware infrastructure experience, including version 8 environments.
• Demonstrable practical exposure to VMware Cloud Foundation 9, with experience relevant to the proposed 9.1.1 installation.
• Technical expertise across ESXi/ESX, vCenter Server, and vSAN.
• Experience with NSX, SDDC Manager, Aria/VCF Operations, automation, and logging services.
• Experience assessing compatibility, dependencies, and upgrade sequencing across integrated VMware environments.
• Experience advising on VMware upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure design.
• Ability to guide both internal delivery teams and external customers.
• Strong documentation, stakeholder management, and English communication skills.