Remote VMware-to-AWS Cloud Migration Architect

Cognizant

Des Moines (IA)

Remote

USD 137,000 - 161,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Migration Engineer to lead large-scale VMware-to-AWS migrations from on-premises environments to AWS. This remote role requires strong VMware, AWS, scripting, and automation skills, with collaboration across networking, security, and application teams.

The candidate will assess infrastructure, plan migrations, configure AWS environments, and ensure post-migration stabilization and governance compliance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required in a related field (CS/IT/Engineering).
  • 5+ years supporting VMware infrastructure environments.
  • 3+ years designing and implementing AWS cloud solutions.
  • Proven experience leading VMware-to-AWS migration projects.
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, PowerCLI).

Responsibilities

  • Assess existing VMware vSphere environments and dependencies.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute migrations to AWS with MGN.
  • Design and deploy AWS infrastructure components (VPC, EC2, IAM, S3, CloudWatch).
  • Develop runbooks, validation plans, and cutover procedures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime during migrations.

Skills

Strong communication
Project leadership
Analytical thinking
Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Engineering

Tools

VMware vSphere
VMware vCenter
AWS
Terraform
AWS CloudFormation
PowerShell
Python
VMware PowerCLI
AWS Application Migration Service (MGN)

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Migration Engineer to lead large-scale VMware-to-AWS migrations from on-premises environments to AWS. This remote role requires strong VMware, AWS, scripting, and automation skills, with collaboration across networking, security, and application teams.

The candidate will assess infrastructure, plan migrations, configure AWS environments, and ensure post-migration stabilization and governance compliance.

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