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

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

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