Description

Own the end-to-end migration of virtual workloads across hybrid cloud environments using VMware HCX.

This role is hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute VMware HCX migrations from on-premises to cloud or between data centers.
• Assess existing environments and determine optimal migration strategies using HCX capabilities such as vMotion, Cold Migration, and Replication Assisted vMotion.
• Deploy and configure HCX components including Manager, Interconnect, Network Extension, and WAN Optimization.
• Troubleshoot HCX-related issues across network, compute, and storage layers.
• Create migration runbooks, documentation, and validation reports while providing post-migration support.

Required Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in data center migrations, infrastructure transformation, and workload planning.
• 1–2 years of hands-on experience specifically with VMware HCX.
• Strong hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi.
• Familiarity with networking concepts including VPN, IPsec, VLAN, NSX, and firewalls.
• Knowledge of storage and replication technologies.
• Understanding of disaster recovery and BCDR strategies.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Preferred Skills

• VMware certifications such as VCP, VCAP, or HCX Master Specialist.
• Experience with automation tools like PowerCLI, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Previous involvement in enterprise-scale migration projects.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree