Remote VMware-to-AWS Migration Lead

Cognizant; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 137,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Migration Engineer to lead large-scale migrations from on-prem VMware to AWS. The role includes assessment, planning, deployment, automation, and post-migration stabilization, with a focus on minimizing business disruption.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in VMware infrastructures, 3+ years AWS design, and hands-on MGN experience. This is a remote position in the US with strict eligibility guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assess VMware environments and identify migration candidates.

Skills

VMware experience

AWS migration

Scripting

Automation

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Python

PowerShell

VMware PowerCLI

AWS MGN

Job description

Cognizant is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Migration Engineer to lead large-scale migrations from on-prem VMware to AWS. The role includes assessment, planning, deployment, automation, and post-migration stabilization, with a focus on minimizing business disruption.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in VMware infrastructures, 3+ years AWS design, and hands-on MGN experience. This is a remote position in the US with strict eligibility guidelines.