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.