Senior Technical Consultant, AVS Migration

Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
Work from: 
United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Deep expertise in Azure networking and AVS architecture., Hands-on experience with VMware HCX migration and cloud networking tools., Proficiency in Terraform and CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation., Certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-700, or VMware VCP..

Key responsibilities:

  • Design and deploy AVS networking architecture and security zones.
  • Lead migration of VMware VMs to Azure using HCX and coordinate cutover activities.
  • Develop Terraform IaC and integrate into CI/CD pipelines for automation.
  • Manage stakeholder communication and produce technical documentation.

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Job description

We are seeking a Senior Azure AVS Migration Consultant to lead large-scale VMware to Azure/AVS migration programs, with a deep focus on cloud networking, AVS architecture, Terraform automation, and enterprise landing zone deployment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in architecting hybrid cloud solutions, designing secure network boundaries, and implementing infrastructure as code using Terraform integrated with CI/CD pipelines.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Design and deploy AVS networking architecture, including NSX-T segments, security zones, and route redistribution via BGP.
  • Configure ExpressRoute (Global Reach or direct) for on-premises to AVS connectivity.
  • Implement HCX for network extension and workload migration from on-premises VMware to AVS.
  • Integrate AVS with DNS/DHCP and firewall policies, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
  • Architect and deploy Azure Landing Zones with hub-and-spoke topology using Azure VWAN or custom VNet Hubs.
  • Design and implement network segmentation, NSGs, route tables, and traffic flow (east-west/north-south).
  • Develop and maintain modular Terraform IaC for provisioning hub, spokes, AVS, firewalls, and routing components.
  • Integrate Terraform modules into CI/CD pipelines for consistent environment promotion and automation.
  • Lead discovery and design workshops to define IP plans, firewall policies, routing strategy, and segmentation.
  • Produce comprehensive documentation (HLD/LLD) for network architecture, landing zones, and AVS configurations.
  • Execute migration of ~540 VMs using VMware HCX, coordinating cutover from on-prem to Azure.
  • Configure monitoring, alerting, and backup solutions (Rubrik) for AVS workloads.
  • Manage legacy VMware decommissioning after successful migration and signoff.
  • Build and execute migration wave plans, coordinating cutover activities and validating connectivity.
  • Drive program-level planning, stakeholder communications, and executive reporting throughout the engagement.

    • Qualifications
  • Deep expertise in Azure networking, AVS architecture, and VMware HCX migration.
  • Strong knowledge of NSX-T, ExpressRoute, BGP, and cloud routing.
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.)
  • Proven track record of designing and deploying Azure Landing Zones.
  • Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls, DNS/DHCP integration, and Azure Firewall.
  • Working knowledge of Azure Monitor, Key Vault, and Rubrik backup.
  • Ability to run executive-level meetings and manage stakeholder communication.
  • Certifications: AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-700, VMware VCP, or AVS Specialty
  • Experience in managing large-scale cloud migration programs (500+ VMs).
  • Familiarity with compliance and governance frameworks for cloud deployments.
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    Required profile

    Experience

    Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
    Spoken language(s):
    English
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    Hard Skills

    VMware VirtualizationInternet Of Things (IoT)TerraformFirewallAzure MonitorMicrosoft Azure ExpressrouteKeychainCI/CDVMWare NSX-TDomain Name SystemRiak

    Other Skills

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