𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲)

✔️ 10+ years of IT infrastructure experience, with 5+ years leading large-scale data center & workload migration programs

✔️ Deep expertise across the full VMware ecosystem — vSphere (6.x/7.x/8.x), ESXi, vCenter Server, NSX-T, vSAN, VMware Cloud Director (VCD)

✔️ Strong experience with vRealize Suite / Aria (vROps, vRA) and vRealize Network Insight (vRNI) for discovery, assessment, and planning

✔️ Lead workload discovery & dependency mapping initiatives to assess migration readiness

✔️ Architect private cloud target zones and define end-to-end migration methodologies

✔️ Hands-on experience with migration tools — VMware HCX, vSphere Replication, VCDA, Zerto, Carbonite Migrate, Azure Migrate

✔️ Design and document detailed HLDs, LLDs, migration runbooks, and cutover plans

✔️ Strong knowledge of data center networking — TCP/IP, BGP, VPN, MPLS, IPsec, SDN

✔️ Experience with SAN/NAS storage, enterprise backup, and hybrid connectivity models

✔️ Orchestrate migration waves and lead cutover activities with minimal business disruption

✔️ Design secure identity & access integration strategies in target environments

✔️ Ensure alignment with enterprise security and compliance frameworks

✔️ Establish governance models, standards, and repeatable migration frameworks

✔️ Strong troubleshooting and escalation handling during complex migration scenarios

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 / 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲

➕ VMware certifications (VCP / VCAP)

➕ Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments

➕ Exposure to Docker / Kubernetes environments

➕ Familiarity with TOGAF, Zachman, or enterprise architecture frameworks

➕ Strong stakeholder communication and presentation skills

➕ Willingness to travel and support after-hours migration cutovers