We are seeking a vmware-to-aws migration lead to plan and execute large-scale migrations from on-prem vmware environments to aws. This role will own end-to-end migration delivery—discovery, portfolio segmentation, migration factory execution, cutover, and stabilization—while driving cost optimization, risk reduction, and platform modernization (where applicable).
key responsibilities
* lead end-to-end vmware → aws migration programs, including strategy, planning, execution, and production stabilization.
* conduct application and infrastructure discovery: dependency mapping, sizing, performance baselines, and migration readiness.
* define migration approach by workload (e.g., rehost, replatform, refactor) with clear decision criteria.
* design aws landing-zone aligned migration patterns: networking, identity, security, logging/monitoring, backup/dr.
* build and run a "migration factory" model: wave planning, runbooks, automation, cutover checklists, and rollback plans.
* migrate vmware-based workloads using tools and patterns such as:
* vmware cloud on aws (vmc) (where relevant)
* aws application migration service (mgn)
* vm import/export, cloudendure (legacy), third-party tools where needed
* coordinate with cross-functional teams: infrastructure, security, networking, app owners, database, sre/operations.
* ensure security and compliance alignment: iam, kms, security groups, nacls, vulnerability management, encryption, audits.
* implement operational readiness: monitoring/observability, patching, incident response, performance tuning.
* drive cost optimization: right-sizing, savings plans/ris, storage tiering, license strategy, and decommissioning plans.
* produce executive and technical artifacts: migration roadmap, raid log, architecture diagrams, wave plans, runbooks.
* mentor engineers, enforce standards, and improve delivery through templates and automation.
required skills & experience
* 7–12+ years in infrastructure/cloud engineering, with hands-on vmware and aws migration experience.
* proven delivery leadership on enterprise-scale vmware migrations (hundreds to thousands of vms/workloads preferred).
* strong vmware expertise: vsphere/esxi, vcenter, networking, storage, clusters, ha/drs, srm (nice to have).
* strong aws foundation including:
* vpc (subnets, routing, nat, tgw), ec2, ebs/efs/fsx, s3
* iam, kms, cloudtrail, config, security hub (or equivalent controls)
* cloudwatch, systems manager, backup, route 53
* strong knowledge of migration patterns and cutover strategies (blue/green, rolling, big bang, phased).
* experience with automation and iac: terraform and/or cloudformation; scripting in python/bash/powershell.
* familiarity with windows/linux administration, ad integration, dns, certificates, load balancing.
* strong stakeholder management and communication—able to translate technical issues into business impact.
nice-to-have
* vmware cloud on aws (vmc) architecture and operations experience.
* aws map / migration funding program experience.
* experience modernizing post-migration: containerization, managed services, ci/cd improvements.
* knowledge of tooling like rvtools, aria (vrealize), turbonomic, servicenow cmdb, dynatrace/splunk, etc.
* prior work in regulated environments (financial services a plus).
certifications (preferred)
* aws solutions architect – associate/professional
* aws sysops administrator
* vmware vcp-dcv (or equivalent)