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Senior Virtualization Engineer - VMware to Hyper-V Migration Specialist

MailMigrationSupport LLCUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 3, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
United States
Posted
8 hours ago
AzurePowerShellVMware

Job Description

Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Virtualization Engineer to lead our critical infrastructure migration initiative from VMware vSphere to Microsoft Hyper-V and Azure Stack HCI. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in both virtualization platforms and a proven track record of successfully executing large-scale, complex cross-platform migrations with minimal disruption. This role is a contract-to-hire opportunity, focusing initially on the successful completion of the migration project.
Key Responsibilities
  • Migration Planning & Execution:
    • Design, document, and execute a comprehensive migration strategy and detailed runbook for moving all virtual workloads (VMs, templates, and associated configurations) from VMware ESXi/vCenter environments to Hyper-V/System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) and/or Azure Stack HCI.
    • Perform pre-migration assessments, dependency mapping, and capacity planning.
    • Utilize and master industry-standard migration tools (e.g., Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter (MVMC), third-party solutions like Carbonite Migrate, or native Hyper-V import/export functionality) for seamless workload transfer.
  • Infrastructure Management:
    • Design, deploy, and configure the new Hyper-V cluster infrastructure, including networking (virtual switches, QoS), storage (CSV, SMB 3.0), and high availability features (Failover Clustering).
    • Maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot the existing VMware environment during the transition phase.
    • Configure and manage the System Center suite (SCVMM, SCOM, SCDPM) for the new Hyper-V environment.
  • Post-Migration & Optimization:
    • Validate application and operating system functionality post-migration.
    • Implement necessary performance tuning and optimization within the Hyper-V environment.
    • Develop comprehensive documentation, training materials, and perform knowledge transfer to the operations team.
  • Advanced Troubleshooting:
    • Resolve complex performance issues, connectivity problems, and operating system quirks specific to cross-platform virtual machine conversions.
Required Technical Qualifications
  • Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in Enterprise-level IT infrastructure.
  • Deep expertise in VMware vSphere: HPE Expertise, ESXi, vCenter Server, vSAN, vMotion, and DRS.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Hyper-V: Failover Clustering, Virtual Networking, Shared Storage (CSV), and Live Migration.
  • Proficiency with Migration Tools and Methodologies:
    • Proven experience using automated tools (e.g., MVMC, PlateSpin, or similar) to convert VMDK and VHD/VHDX formats.
    • Familiarity with clean installation vs. P2V/V2V conversion techniques.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft System Center: SCVMM (mandatory), SCOM, and SCDPM.
  • Solid understanding of storage technologies (SAN, NAS, iSCSI, Fibre Channel) and their integration with both VMware and Hyper-V.
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation of repetitive tasks and large-scale changes.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Azure Stack HCI deployment and management.
  • Certifications such as VCP (VMware Certified Professional) and/or MCSE/MCSA (Server Infrastructure/Cloud Platform).
  • Experience with cloud migration paths from on-premises virtualization to Azure IaaS.
  • Familiarity with network virtualization concepts and solutions.
Education & Soft Skills
  • Education: Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical details to non-technical stakeholders.
    • Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a meticulous attention to detail.
    • Ability to work independently, manage a project timeline, and prioritize tasks effectively under pressure.

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