Cloud Migration Architect — VMware Exit Strategy AIRLKLHV

Job Title: Cloud Migration Architect VMware Exit Strategy

Location: USA / Canada (Remote / Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract / Full-Time (Based on Engagement)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Migration Architect to lead enterprise infrastructure modernization initiatives focused on reducing dependency on VMware and transitioning to cloud-native or hybrid-cloud environments. This role plays a key part in driving cost optimization scalability and long-term platform flexibility.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in VMware environments and cloud migration strategies with the ability to design and execute transformation roadmaps that ensure stability security and business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing VMware-based environments (vSphere ESXi vCenter storage networking and licensing structures)
• Develop migration strategies including rehost replatform refactor containerize retire or retain approaches
• Create detailed migration roadmaps considering application dependencies business criticality and risk factors
• Evaluate and recommend alternatives such as AWS Azure GCP Kubernetes OpenShift Nutanix or hybrid solutions
• Partner with infrastructure security finance and application teams to balance cost savings and operational stability
• Lead workload discovery dependency mapping and technical readiness assessments
• Define target-state architecture across compute storage networking identity monitoring and disaster recovery
• Guide migration execution troubleshoot issues and validate post-migration performance

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience leading enterprise cloud migration or infrastructure modernization programs
• Deep expertise in VMware technologies (vSphere ESXi vCenter vSAN NSX)
• Experience designing migration paths to cloud and container platforms
• Strong understanding of application dependency mapping and migration planning
• Experience with cloud cost modeling licensing analysis and TCO optimization
• Familiarity with enterprise security networking backup and disaster recovery strategies
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical teams and executive stakeholders

Must-Have Skills

• Proven experience leading or designing a VMware exit strategy
• Strong understanding of financial and operational impacts of VMware licensing vs. cloud alternatives
• Ability to design scalable secure and cost-effective infrastructure solutions
• Experience managing large-scale business-critical migrations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) or VMware
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Terraform Ansible etc.)

Work Environment

• Remote / Hybrid flexibility
• High-impact transformation role
• Collaborative cross-functional enterprise environment

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