Senior NSX Consultant

VMware ,
Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey
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The global VMware Professional Services Organization influences the success of each VMware implementation. The Professional Services team is dedicated to the success of the customer and their digital strategy. The Professional Services team ensures that VMware customers are successfully implementing their business plans from adoption all the way to a fully functioning solution. The Senior Consultant is an advanced level technology specialist and subject matter expert, providing customer guidance by facilitating technical workshops, creation of low-level designs and implementation of use cases into high-quality solutions. In addition to customer facing delivery Senior Consultants also provide technical input to pre-sales and drive best practices in the form of white paper creation. VMware Professional Services is committed to offering a collaborative and supportive working environment with a full enablement plan and the opportunity to develop in the latest Software-Defined Datacenter or Digital Workspace technologies and solutions. We promote an inclusive atmosphere where your voice will be heard, and where you will be part of a dynamic team working in partnership with each other. We are looking for conscientious and responsible individuals who can build on our successful track record and come with us on the next stage of our journey. We will sponsor your enablement and certification up to and including VCDX certification. Work for the global leader in cloud infrastructure and virtualization solutions Responsibilities + Collaborate with cross-functional VMware project teams which could consist of VMware pre-sales architects, engineers, product management and support staff. + Work as part of a wider project team or independently act as technical lead on consulting engagements + Confidently gather use case requirements and creation of low-level designs while functioning as an advisory resource for "Best Practices" and driving adoption of VMware solutions. + Develop use cases into high-quality solutions in your specialist area + Actively demonstrate commercial awareness and stay within the scope of the contracted work. + Take ownership and accountability for individual deliverables. + Define project requirements/issues/constraints with PMs. + Make accurate impact assessments, and raise, implement, close down and roll-back plans when required + Maintain current, high-level technical knowledge of the entire VMware product line and future product direction and expert level knowledge of the core VMware product line and your specialist area + Assist in the development of our consulting service offerings as well as developing white papers and best practices + Must enjoy working with leading edge technology and being an intrinsic part of a fantastic team + Understand and articulate the impact of Network Virtualization and Security to a customer's physical IP network, operations and future network and networking security architectures. + Plan and lead virtualized network infrastructure implementations, roll-outs and migrations, including hands-on implementation of NSX for enterprise customers. + Maintain deep technical and business knowledge of cloud computing and networking applications, industry directions, and trends. Requirements + Demonstrated ability and experience in customer-facing positions as a Professional Services consultant. + Strong documentation and technical writing skills + Adaptable and progressive learner with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences. + Ability to work independently and work collaboratively in a team environment. + An active listener with excellent and confident communications and interpersonal skills with an ability to read complex customer situations and adapt as needed. + [Regional Requirements - Please See Appendix] Certification and Education + Bachelor's degree as a minimum or demonstrate equivalent experience. + CCDP, CCNP, CISSP, VCP-NV or similar required. Ideally you hold a CCIE or VCIX-NV certification. Desirable skills and experience + Project governance experience and familiarity with PRINCE2, PMP or TOGAF frameworks + Practical knowledge of the ITIL framework + Experience of presenting at a user group, trade show or similar is highly desirable + Experience or good understanding of any of the following cloud management systems: OpenStack, vRealize Automation, vCloud Director (vCD), VMC, Azure, GCP + Solid understanding of REST APIs and datacenter automation. + Applications are considered both from individuals currently working in the physical networking space (ie Cisco) who would like to move into the Network Virtualization and those already working within Network Virtualization. Why Choose VMware? + Make an impact on your career path; grow professionally and personally by accessing our in-house learning & development opportunities & education assistance program. + Voice your creative solutions to new and existing problems and watch the

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