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