VMware Migration Specialist

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced VMware Migration Specialist to plan, execute, and manage the migration of virtualized workloads to VMware-based infrastructure or to the cloud. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in VMware vSphere, vCenter, and related technologies, with a proven track record of successful large-scale virtualization and data center migrations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess current on-premises or legacy environments and develop detailed VMware migration strategies.
• Perform discovery, analysis, and design for virtual machine (VM) consolidation or relocation.
• Plan and execute migrations of servers, applications, and storage to VMware platforms (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vCloud, etc.).
• Ensure minimal downtime and risk through careful scheduling, testing, and rollback planning.
• Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot VMware clusters, resource pools, and HA/DRS configurations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (network, storage, application owners) for seamless cutover.
• Maintain detailed documentation, including architecture diagrams, migration runbooks, and post-migration reports.
• Provide training, knowledge transfer, and support to internal IT teams after migration.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in VMware vSphere/ESXi/vCenter administration and enterprise migrations.
• Hands-on experience with vMotion, vSphere Replication, vCenter Converter, and related tools.
• Strong understanding of networking (LAN/WAN, VLANs, firewalls) and storage (SAN/NAS) concepts.
• Experience with data center consolidation, P2V (Physical-to-Virtual) and V2V (Virtual-to-Virtual) migrations.
• Solid knowledge of backup/recovery solutions and disaster recovery planning.
• Ability to create detailed migration plans and execute with minimal supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• VMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV) or higher.
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent IT service management certification.
• Microsoft/Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS) a plus if hybrid/cloud migration is involved.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong project management and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 2 weeks