VMware Automation and Aria Suite Consultant Role

1099-Only, no Corp to Corp or Third Party RecruitersCompany DescriptionRabun Enterprise Solutions (RES) specializes in helping enterprises build scalable and performant platforms to meet business requirements and expected outcomes. The team at RES has the expertise to design and deploy platforms that align with service level agreements and drive desired business outcomes.Role DescriptionThis is a remote contract role for a VMware Automation and Aria Suite Consultant. The VMware Automation and Aria Suite Consultant will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to installing, configuring, managing, upgrading, troubleshooting and customizing VMware Aria Suite in a remote setting. These tools are now known as VCF Automation, VCF Operations, VCF Operations for Networks, VCF Log Management.Responsibilities Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of VMware Aria Suite and Saltstack.Oversee deployment and configuration of Aria Suite (LCM, Operations, Network, Logs, and Automation) as well as Saltstack. These tools are now known as VCF Automation, VCF Operations, VCF Operations for Networks, VCF Log Management.Work with customers to define business and technical requirements for Aria Suite-based private and hybrid cloud solutions.Design and implement multi-site architectures, workload provisioning, workload management, configuration management, and disaster recovery strategies.Lead technical discussions, workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions for clients and internal teams.Integrate Aria Suite with third-party platforms such as infrastructure, storage, networking, and security solutions.Develop and deliver technical documentation, design documents, and best practices for Aria Suite deployments.Mentor junior technical consultants and provide guidance on troubleshooting and optimization.Participate in pre-sales engagements, helping scope and position Aria Suite solutions for clients.Ensure adherence to industry standards, security policies, and compliance requirements.QualificationsMinimum of 15 years of technical experience with VMware and supporting technologies. Expert level experience installing, configuring, and managing Aria Suite and SaltStack. Aria Suite: Aria Operations, Aria Operations for networks, Aria operations for logs, and Aria Automation. These tools are now known as VCF Automation, VCF Operations, VCF Operations for Networks, VCF Log Management.Expert level experience creating custom advanced modular workflows and blueprints in Aria AutomationExpert level experience integrating Aria Automation/Aria Orchestrator with various infrastructure and software endpoints via REST APIExperience with integrating Aria Automation with NSX for network element deployment with blueprintsExpert level experience creating custom dashboards, reports, views, compliance, and configurations in Aria Operations and Aria Operations for logsExpert level experience analyzing network traffic and creating micro-segmentation rulesExperience with Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, AWX, and other automation platforms a plusExperience implementing CI/CD processes to ensure that changes are tested, approved, and deployed in an automated and secure manner Experience in VMware technologies and Aria suite softwareStrong problem-solving and analytical abilitiesExcellent communication and teamwork skillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fieldCertifications: VCP-CMA or VCP-VCFBonus Certifications: VCP-DCV, VCAP-DCV, VCAP-CMA, VCDX-NV, VCP-VCF, VCP-NV, VCAP-NV