Lead VMware Engineer

About this Role

The VM Migration Expert will be responsible for end to end execution of VMware based virtual machine migrations between datacenters using VMware HCX ensuring minimal downtime controlled cutovers and stable post migration operations. The role requires strong hands on expertise across VMware Windows Linux and close coordination with infrastructure and application teams.

In this Role You Will:

Intake validate VM inventory and support wave wise migration planning

Perform pre migration checks (VMware Tools snapshots power state disks connectivity)

Build and configure PowerFlex Grid using PowerFlex deployment and implementation tools

Create and manage VMware HCX Mobility Groups and initiate Bulk/RAV replications

Monitor replication health and remediate sync failures; complete cutover readiness checks

Execute batch VM cutovers during approved migration windows and monitor HCX jobs

Power on migrated VMs at target DC and validate OS boot and service auto start

Perform post migration validation (OS checks DNS/NTP/LDAP reachability application ports) and obtain app sign off

Decommission source VMs post cutover clean up orphaned VMDKs and raise decom tickets per client process

Maintain migration reporting (dashboards wave completion KPIs) and coordinate with Infra/App teams CAB and hypercare

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in datacenter infrastructure and VM migration operations or equivalent experience gained through work training military service or formal education.

Desired Qualifications:

8 to 10 years of hands on experience in VMware based infrastructure operations and migrations

Strong expertise in VMware vSphere HCX (Bulk RAV) vCenter ESXi

Proven experience migrating Windows and Linux virtual machines across datacenters

Solid understanding of VM lifecycle snapshots disk layouts and VMTools

Working knowledge of storage platforms (PowerFlex preferred) and datastore management

Ability to troubleshoot migration failures related to replication connectivity and OS boot issues

Good understanding of network fundamentals (VLANs IP changes DNS firewall dependencies)

Experience working in change controlled enterprise environments with CAB participation

Strong coordination and communication skills for working with infra and application stakeholders

VMware certifications (VCP / HCX exposure) and automation exposure (PowerCLI / scripting) are a plus

Work Environment & Benefits:

• Hybrid Work Model: Combination of on-site and remote work depending on business needs.
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with cross-functional teams vendors and senior leadership.
• Professional Development: Access to training programs certifications and career advancement opportunities.
• Global Impact: Support a mission-critical network infrastructure serving millions of customers worldwide.