Effectual
SrVMwareEngineer
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“Sr VMware Engineer at Effectual. Skills: VMware migration, AWS cloud, Infrastructure as Code, Migration automation. Execute end-to-end VMware datacenter migrations. Perform workload assessments”
What You'll Achieve.
Enable seamless transitions; Achieve cost optimization; Minimize business disruption; Achieve VMware TCO improvements
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Problem-solving; Root cause analysis
Availability for after-hours maintenance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8-10+ years IT implementation experience, 5+ years VMware infrastructure experience, 5-6+ years AWS cloud infrastructure development, 3+ years VMware to AWS migration experience, 2+ years infrastructure as code experience, 2+ years DevOps toolchain experience, AWS experience within past year, Hands-on AWS services proficiency, Experience executing VMware to AWS migrations at scale, Experience with migration factory patterns, Deep AWS migration tools experience, Working knowledge of VMware HCX, Proficient in Python scripting, Proficient in PowerShell scripting, Proficient in Bash scripting, Demonstrable Agile project methodologies knowledge, Experience with VMware Site Recovery Manager, VMware Tanzu to AWS migration experience, AWS Database Migration Service experience, Compliance framework experience, FinOps practices knowledge, AWS cost optimization knowledge, VMware TCO improvements knowledge, Multi-cloud experience, SAP on VMware to AWS migration experience, Kubernetes migration experience, AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification, VMware Certified Professional certification
Nice to Have
AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty, AWS Certified Database Specialty, AWS Certified Security Specialty, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional, HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
What You'll Do.
Execute end-to-end VMware datacenter migrations
Perform workload assessments
Discover applications
Implement migration strategies
Deploy migration factory patterns
Execute wave-based migration planning
Build AWS landing zones
Build migration target environments
Implement hybrid connectivity solutions
Configure AWS migration tools
Convert NSX micro-segmentation policies
Migrate VMware storage
Implement disaster recovery architectures
Implement business continuity architectures
Conduct post-migration validation
Conduct performance testing
Develop Infrastructure-as-Code
Create automation scripts
Build CI/CD pipelines
Automate post-migration tasks
Implement migration runbooks
Implement standard operating procedures
Provide technical guidance
Lead migration workshops
Lead cutover planning sessions
Lead incident response
Troubleshoot migration challenges
Create migration documentation
Support post-migration hypercare
Support stabilization activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Cloud Architects; Partner with Engagement Managers; Collaborate with client teams; Work with project managers; Work with client stakeholders; Collaborate across teams; Work under pressure
Communication Scope
Technical concepts communication; Status communication; Client communication
Process & Methodology
Agile, Wave planning, Cutover planning
Full Job Description
Position Summary Effectual Senior VMware Migration Engineers are specialized technical experts responsible for executing enterprise-scale VMware to AWS migration projects. They partner with Cloud Architects and Engagement Managers to deliver exceptional migration execution during critical datacenter transformation initiatives. Effectual Senior VMware Migration Engineers are hands-on migration specialists who combine deep VMware infrastructure expertise with AWS migration tooling mastery, executing high-quality, repeatable migrations that enable seamless transitions from on-premises VMware environments to AWS. With the ongoing market shift driven by VMware licensing changes, these engineers play a crucial role in executing migration factories and wave-based datacenter exits for organizations seeking strategic cost optimization through AWS migration. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Execute VMware Enterprise Migrations Execute end-to-end VMware datacenter migrations using AWS Migration Services (MGN), CloudEndure, and HCX Perform comprehensive VMware workload assessments, dependency mapping, and application discovery Implement migration strategies aligned with the 7Rs framework (Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, Repurchase, Retire, Retain, Relocate) Deploy and operate migration factory patterns for VMware datacenter exits with 200-500 VMs per wave Execute wave-based migration planning with minimal business disruption and tested rollback procedures Migrate complex VMware environments including vMotion transitions, NSX networking conversions, and vSAN/VMFS storage migrations Build Migration Infrastructure Build AWS landing zones and migration target environments following Well-Architected Framework principles Implement hybrid connectivity solutions (Direct Connect, VPN, Transit Gateway) for migration networks Configure AWS migration tools: MGN replication servers, DMS endpoints, Migration Hub tracking Convert VMware NSX micro-segmentation policies to AWS Security Group
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