Job Title: Migration Specialist Who We Are: SourceFuse is transforming the way today's most successful companies develop breakthrough roadmaps leveraging Cloud-Based Technologies to boost efficiency, ensure compliance, deliver actionable insights and lower cost of total ownership.
Who You Are: You are an accomplished Migration Specialist with a specialization in VMWare technologies and cloud migration, particularly in transitioning from VMWare to AWS Cloud.
You have successfully led numerous end-to-end migration projects, architecting customized strategies and conducting comprehensive assessments to ensure seamless transitions.
Your extensive expertise in VMWare, including vSphere and ESXi, empowers you to leverage automation tools and industry best practices, optimizing post-migration environments for peak performance and cost efficiency.
Responsibilities: Led end-to-end migration projects from VMWare environments to VMC on AWS Cloud, ensuring a seamless transition and minimal disruption to operations.
Architect, design, and implement VMWare to AWS Cloud migration strategies tailored to meet specific business requirements.
Perform thorough assessments of existing VMWare setups, identifying migration risks, dependencies, and opportunities for optimization.
Develop migration plans, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
Execute migrations according to defined methodologies, leveraging automation tools and best practices to streamline the process.
Collaborate closely with infrastructure, operations, and security teams to ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards.
Monitor migration progress, promptly addressing any issues or roadblocks that may arise during the migration process.
Conduct post-migration assessments to validate the performance, stability, and cost-effectiveness of migrated workloads.
Assessment and Planning: Utilize the VMware Cloud Migration Assessment tool to comprehensively evaluate the on-premises vSphere environment for suitability and compatibility with VMC migration.
Analyze workloads for migration feasibility, considering factors like resource requirements, dependencies, and potential challenges.
Develop a detailed VMC migration plan, including workload prioritization, resource allocation, cost optimization strategies, and network migration strategies using HCX.
Migration Execution: Configure and manage the VMC environment, including networking, security, and storage.
Leverage HCX (VMware Converter or any 3rd party tools like) to seamlessly migrate workloads between on-premises vSphere and VMC, ensuring minimal disruption to applications and network connectivity.
Utilize other relevant migration tools (e.g., third-party tools) to assist in the migration process if required.
Post-Migration Optimization: Perform post-migration validation and optimization of migrated workloads on VMC.
Monitor performance and resource utilization of migrated workloads within VMC.
Continuously refine the VMC environment for optimal efficiency and security.
Requirements: 8-10 years of IT infrastructure management experience, focusing on VMWare technologies and cloud migration.
Proven expertise in designing and implementing VMWare to AWS Cloud migration strategies, with hands-on experience executing complex migration projects.
In-depth knowledge of VMWare virtualization technologies, including vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi.
Experience working with data center-based VMWare setups, including server consolidation, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
Profound understanding of Microsoft licensing terms and conditions, particularly as they pertain to VMware environments and cloud deployments.
Relevant certifications such as VMware Certified Professional (VCP) and AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional) are highly desirable.
Personal characteristics Strong portfolio and excellent attitude.
Delivery oriented and able to work under strict deadlines.
Ability to work with teams across organizational boundaries, different cultures and different time zones in a virtual environment.
Should be a good listener/ Can articulate well / Good Communication Skills.
Must be self-confident to work in a Team and to handle the responsibilities individually.
What's In For You: Part-Time Remote Position : Enjoy the flexibility of working from home.
Hourly Salary: $20 - $30 USD, based on your experience.
Professional Growth : Gain valuable experience and opportunities for career advancement.
If you believe your experience and skills align with this position, we would love to hear from you!
Please apply and join our team to make an impact.
