Description :
Job Title : Cloud Migration Architect
Experience Required - 8+ Years
Must Have Technical / Functional Skills
AWS Architect, VMware Migration, HCX, VMware Cloud on AWS, VMC, NSX-T, Direct Connect, Cloud Migration, VMC on AWS.
This role requires a bridge between VMware and AWS worlds, focusing heavily on the specific tooling like HCX for a smooth transition.
- Experience : 5+ years in IT, with significant experience in VMware (vSphere, NSX, vCenter) and 3+ years in AWS.
- Certifications : AWS Solutions Architect Professional, VMware VCP / VCDX (Cloud / Data Center Virtualization).
- Technical Skills : Deep knowledge of vSphere, NSX-T, HCX; strong AWS services (VPC, EC2, S3, EBS, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect / VPN); scripting (PowerShell, Python).
Key Responsibilities
Design & Strategy : Architect end-to-end cloud solutions for migrating on-prem VMware workloads to AWS using VMware Cloud on AWS (VMC) and HCX.VMware HCX Expertise : Plan, deploy, configure HCX (Interconnect, Network Extension, WAN Optimization) for secure, optimized workload mobility (vMotion, RAV, Bulk, Cloud-to-Cloud).AWS Integration : Design AWS landing zones (VPC, Subnets, Security Groups, IAM, Direct Connect / VPN) to support VMC SDDC and migrated VMs.Migration Execution : Lead the migration process, ensuring minimal downtime, IP preservation, and performance.Post-Migration : Optimize AWS costs (Reserved Instances, Savings Plans), performance (EC2 types, storage tiers), and security.Automation : Develop automation (Terraform, CloudFormation, scripts) for deployment and operations.