Job Description: Senior VMware Infrastructure & Migration Engineer
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented VMware Infrastructure & Migration Engineer to execute complex virtualization migration initiatives across enterprise data centers and hybrid cloud environments. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing large-scale workload migrations (P2V, V2V, Data Center to Data Center, and on-premises to Hybrid/Public Cloud), optimizing virtual infrastructure performance, ensuring high availability, and automating operational workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Migration Strategy & Execution
Execute end-to-end migration lifecycle activities including assessment, discovery, wave planning, pilot testing, cutover execution, and post-migration validation.
Execute large-scale virtual machine and workload migrations across heterogeneous platforms using tools such as VMware HCX, VMware vCenter Converter, Zerto, Carbonite/Double-Take, or native storage replication methods.
Plan and perform vSphere upgrades and cross-vCenter migrations with minimal to zero business downtime.
Coordinate migration cutover windows, rollback strategies, and contingency planning in alignment with strict change management protocols.
- VMware Infrastructure Administration & Architecture
Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise-grade VMware infrastructure, including vSphere (ESXi 7.x/8.x), vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA), vSAN, and NSX-T / NSX Data Center.
Manage and optimize compute, memory, storage (SAN/NAS/iSCSI/NFS), and virtual networking configurations (Standard and Distributed Virtual Switches).
Implement and manage enterprise disaster recovery (DR) solutions utilizing VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) and storage-based replication.
Monitor infrastructure health, capacity utilization, and performance using VMware Aria Operations (formerly vRealize Operations) and log analysis tools.
- Automation, Scripting & Continuous Improvement
Develop automation scripts and workflows using PowerCLI, PowerShell, Python, or Ansible to automate repetitive tasks, configuration audits, and migration tasks.
Create automated validation checks for pre- and post-migration state verification.
Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), migration runbooks, architectural diagrams, and configuration management documentation.
- Collaboration, Governance & Compliance
Work closely with Application Owners, Database Administrators, Storage/Network Engineers, Security, and Project Management teams to establish migration timelines and dependencies.
Ensure all virtual infrastructure adheres to enterprise security baselines, hardening guidelines, CIS benchmarks, and compliance frameworks.
Participate in root-cause analysis (RCA) for migration incidents and provide level 3/4 escalation support for complex virtualization issues.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise VMware infrastructure administration and engineering.
3+ years of dedicated experience executing large-scale data center, virtualization, or cloud migration projects.
Technical Competencies
Core VMware Stack: Expert-level knowledge of VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter 7.x/8.x), vSAN, and vCenter High Availability (VCHA).
Migration Technologies: Demonstrated expertise with VMware HCX (L2 Network Extension, Bulk Migration, vMotion, Disaster Recovery replication), vCenter Converter, and storage vMotion.
Networking & Security: Solid understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, VXLAN/GENEVE, distributed switching, firewalls, load balancing, and VMware NSX-T.
Storage: Proficiency with SAN/NAS protocols (Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS), VMFS/NFS datastore management, multipathing policies, and storage zoning.
Scripting & Automation: Strong scripting proficiency with PowerCLI/PowerShell; experience with Python, Ansible, or Terraform is a strong plus.
Disaster Recovery: Hands-on experience with VMware SRM, backup/restore solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Cohesity), and business continuity planning.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience migrating workloads to/from public or hybrid cloud environments, such as VMware Cloud on AWS (VMC), Azure VMware Solution (AVS), or Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE).
Familiarity with enterprise IT Service Management (ITSM) tools such as ServiceNow for change, incident, and release management.
Experience with infrastructure discovery and dependency mapping tools (e.g., Device42, VMware Aria Operations for Networks / vRealize Network Insight, Cloudamize).
Certifications (Highly Desirable)
VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV / VCP-NV) (Required or equivalent experience)
VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP-DCV Design/Deploy) (Preferred)
VMware Certified Specialist - Cloud Foundation or HCX
Public Cloud Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Soft Skills & Professional Attributes
Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset with the ability to resolve complex infrastructure bottlenecks under tight cutover deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Proven capability to manage multiple priorities and migration waves in high-pressure, 24x7 operational environments.