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IT Specialist – VMWare
@ Aplin
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Aplin is hiring a contract VMware Architect/Implementer for its client to plan and execute an upgrade from vSphere 8 to VMware Cloud Foundation 9.x across multiple data centres in Canada and the U.S. The role is hands-on and project-focused within a team of solution architects, based on-site in Edmonton, Alberta with potential for hybrid work.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute VCF 9.x upgrade of vSphere 8 environment
- Produce implementation plans, test plans, schedules and operations documentation
- Review support processes against policies and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to risk mitigation for continuity, security and optimization
Requirements summary:
- VMware architecture, design and implementation experience
- Direct VCF 9.x upgrade and workload migration experience
- 7-10+ years IT infrastructure, 4+ years VMware
- 2-year diploma or 4-year degree in IT or related field
- Strong communication skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Information Technology, Computer Science |
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Our Client is seeking an 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)
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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