Virtualization Engineer Proxmox

TEEMA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent IT solutions provider is seeking a VMware Migration Specialist in Vancouver, BC. This role involves leading the migration of virtual machines while collaborating with various teams to ensure minimal disruption to business operations. Candidates should have over 8 years of virtualization experience and strong VMware expertise, along with scripting and automation skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of CAD 90,000 to CAD 130,000.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in virtualized infrastructure.
• Experience migrating VMware workloads to other platforms.
• Strong understanding of networking and firewall concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end VMware migration initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for a seamless migration.
• Execute migrations while minimizing disruption to business services.

Skills

VMware expertise

Scripting skills using PowerShell

Automation skills

Collaboration skills

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Terraform

Puppet

Job description

Job Title: VMware Migration Specialist
Job ID: 85442
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced VMware Migration Specialist to lead the migration of virtual machines from a well-established VMware environment to a new virtualization platform. In this role, you’ll combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership and automation skills to deliver a smooth, secure, and high-performing migration with minimal business impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and lead end-to-end VMware migration initiatives, from planning and design through execution and validation
• Work closely with Infrastructure, Security, Network, and IT Operations teams to ensure a seamless migration and ongoing support
• Create and enhance automation scripts to reduce manual effort and support large-scale migrations
• Execute migrations while maintaining stability and minimizing disruption to critical business services
• Support and maintain existing VMware environments (ESXi hosts, vCenter, virtual networking) throughout the migration
• Document processes, configurations, and outcomes to meet compliance and audit requirements

What You Bring

• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in virtualized infrastructure, with strong VMware expertise
• Experience migrating VMware workloads to other platforms (a strong asset)
• Familiarity with open‑source and infrastructure management tools such as Puppet, Satellite, Zabbix, or similar
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex infrastructure solutions
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing as a team player
• Ability to adapt quickly, manage priorities, and perform well in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills
• Solid understanding of networking and firewall concepts (nice to have)
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, or Bash
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code and configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Terraform

Salary: $90,000–$130,000CAD

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com