Vmware Specialist

Company Description

The first thing you learn at Leidos Australia is to leave current thinking at the door. Our aim is to make the world a safer, healthier and more efficient place, but we won’t get far using existing ideas. We need incisive minds like yours to weave together information technology, engineering and science skills into practical solutions for the most complex and high risk challenges.

**Job Description**:
**Position Overview**:
The VMware Pre-sales Architect will be a member of a team, providing technical expertise, solution design, and architectural guidance. This role requires a deep understanding of VMware technologies combined with the ability to communicate complex solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Solution Design**:Craft or uplift tailored VMware solutions based on prospective clients' requirements, ensuring alignment with their business objectives and IT strategies.

**RFP/RFI Responses**:Assist the team in responding to RFPs and RFIs, ensuring that technical sections are accurately addressed. Participate in discussions with customers as a VMWare SME.

**Technical Advisory**:Serve as the primary technical point of contact for VMWare during the pre-sales process, answering technical queries and providing guidance on best practices.

**Collaboration**:Work closely with the technical team to identify opportunities and challenges, ensuring that proposed solutions are both technically sound and commercially viable.

**Essential Skills & Qualifications**:

- Proficiencies in core VMware technologies including VMWare, Vsphere, Vsan Storage, vRealize, ESXi, vCentre, NSX-T, NSX-T Intrusion Detection System and more.
- Experience with hosting VMware on NetAPP HCI and Hitachi HCI is an advantage.
- Relevant VMware certifications such as VCP, VCAP, VCDX, etc.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex solutions in a clear and concise manner.
- Proven experience in a pre-sales or solutions architect role, preferably within the VMware ecosystem.

**Personal Attributes**:

- Solution-oriented mindset with a focus on understanding client needs.
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

**Qualifications**:
**Essential Skills & Qualifications**:

- Proficiencies in core VMware technologies including VMWare, Vsphere, Vsan Storage, vRealize, ESXi, vCentre, NSX-T, NSX-T Intrusion Detection System and more.
- Experience with hosting VMware on NetAPP HCI and Hitachi HCI is an advantage.
- Relevant VMware certifications such as VCP, VCAP, VCDX, etc.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex solutions in a clear and concise manner.
- Proven experience in a pre-sales or solutions architect role, preferably within the VMware ecosystem.

**Personal Attributes**:

- Solution-oriented mindset with a focus on understanding client needs.
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information
- This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and ideally have a current NV-1 security clearance or be eligible to obtain one._
- The company's diverse employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer._