Cloud Migration Architect — VMware Exit Strategy - AIRLKLHV

Job Title: Cloud Migration Architect — VMware Exit Strategy
Location: USA / Canada (Remote / Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract / Full-Time (Based on Engagement)

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Migration Architect to lead enterprise infrastructure modernization initiatives focused on reducing dependency on VMware and transitioning to cloud-native or hybrid-cloud environments. This role plays a key part in driving cost optimization, scalability, and long-term platform flexibility.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in VMware environments and cloud migration strategies, with the ability to design and execute transformation roadmaps that ensure stability, security, and business continuity.

Responsibilities

Assess existing VMware-based environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, storage, networking, and licensing structures)
Develop migration strategies including rehost, replatform, refactor, containerize, retire, or retain approaches
Create detailed migration roadmaps considering application dependencies, business criticality, and risk factors
Evaluate and recommend alternatives such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Nutanix, or hybrid solutions
Partner with infrastructure, security, finance, and application teams to balance cost savings and operational stability
Lead workload discovery, dependency mapping, and technical readiness assessments
Define target-state architecture across compute, storage, networking, identity, monitoring, and disaster recovery
Guide migration execution, troubleshoot issues, and validate post-migration performance

Required Qualifications

Strong experience leading enterprise cloud migration or infrastructure modernization programs
Deep expertise in VMware technologies (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, NSX)
Experience designing migration paths to cloud and container platforms
Strong understanding of application dependency mapping and migration planning
Experience with cloud cost modeling, licensing analysis, and TCO optimization
Familiarity with enterprise security, networking, backup, and disaster recovery strategies
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical teams and executive stakeholders

Must-Have Skills

Proven experience leading or designing a VMware exit strategy
Strong understanding of financial and operational impacts of VMware licensing vs. cloud alternatives
Ability to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions
Experience managing large-scale, business-critical migrations

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or VMware
Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)

Work Environment

Remote / Hybrid flexibility
High-impact transformation role
Collaborative, cross-functional enterprise environment

For more details reach at [email protected]