Our Client is seekingan experienced VMware Architect/Implementer to plan and execute an upgrade of an existing VMware environment from vSphere 8 to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.x across multiple data centres in Canada and the U.S. This is a hands-on, project-focused contract role supporting infrastructure initiatives within an established team of solution architects.
What you’ll do
- Plan and execute an upgrade to VCF 9.x in a complex enterprise environment
- Support infrastructure project deliverables such as implementation plans, test plans/results, schedules, and transition-to-operations documentation
- Help develop/review support processes to ensure alignment with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to risk mitigation related to continuity, security, and infrastructure optimization
Must-have qualifications
- VMware architecture, design, and implementation experience
- Direct experience with VMware environment upgrade to VCF 9.x
- Experience with workload migrations to VCF 9.x
- Strong experience across the VMware stack: SRM, NSX‑T, vSphere, vSAN, vLCM
- 2-year diploma or 4-year degree in IT / Computer Science (or related)
- 7–10+ years in IT infrastructure, including 4+ years VMware (and VMware upgrade experience)
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
- Understanding of business continuity, security, and risk assessment/optimization methodologies
Nice to have
- Experience leading VMware DR / High Availability testing (SRM, vSphere Replication)
- VMware certifications/training such as VCP‑DCV, VCP‑NV, VCP‑TKG
Location / work model
- Edmonton, Alberta (on-site with potential to be hybrid)
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