VMware HCX Migration Engineer

Stellent IT LLC; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellent IT LLC in Irving, TX seeks a VMware HCX Migration Engineer to plan and execute migrations across hybrid cloud environments using HCX. The role focuses on data center migrations, vSphere environments, and ensuring minimal downtime.

You will configure HCX components, troubleshoot across network, compute, and storage, and collaborate with infrastructure, security, and cloud teams. A strong hands-on HCX background and VMware certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in HCX, minimum 1–2 years hands-on with HCX.
• 2+ years with VMware HCX, vSphere, vCenter, ESXi.
• Networking: VPN, IPsec, VLAN, NSX, firewalls.
• 3–5 years in data center migrations.
• Storage and replication knowledge is a plus.
• Understanding of DR/BCDR and disaster recovery concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage HCX migrations from on‑prem to cloud or between data centers.
• Assess environments and determine migration strategies using HCX features (vMotion, Cold, Bulk,Replication).
• Deploy and configure HCX components (Manager, Interconnect, Network Extension, WAN Optimization).
• Troubleshoot HCX issues across network, compute, and storage layers.
• Collaborate with infra, cloud, and security teams for end‑to‑end migrations.
• Create runbooks, documentation and validation reports.
• Provide post‑migration support and performance optimization.

Skills

VMware HCX

vSphere

vCenter

ESXi

Networking concepts

Data center migrations

Disaster recovery

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

PowerCLI

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Job Title : VMware HCX Migration Engineer

Job Location : Hybrid work Irving, TX or Charlotte, NC

H4EAD and GC Only

currently seeks a VMware HCX Migration Engineer in Irving, TX or Charlotte, NC

Job Description:

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled HCX Migration Engineer to support the seamless migration of virtual workloads across hybrid cloud environments using VMware HCX. The ideal candidate should have experience with data center migration, vSphere environments, and hybrid cloud infrastructure, along with a strong understanding of VMware technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and manage VMware HCX migrations from on-premises to cloud or between data centers.
• Assess existing environments and determine optimal migration strategies using HCX capabilities (vMotion, Cold Migration, Bulk Migration, Replication Assisted vMotion, etc.).
• Deploy and configure HCX components (Manager, Interconnect, Network Extension, WAN Optimization).
• Troubleshoot HCX-related issues across network, compute, and storage layers.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams to ensure successful end-to-end migrations.
• Create migration runbooks, documentation, and validation reports.
• Provide post-migration support and performance optimization.
• Experience Required: 3 5 years (minimum 1 2 years hands-on with HCX)

Required Skills:

• 2+ years strong hands-on experience with VMware HCX, vSphere, vCenter, ESXi.
• Familiarity with networking concepts: VPN, IPsec, VLAN, NSX, firewalls.
• 3-5 years experience in data center migrations, infrastructure transformation, and workload planning.
• Knowledge of storage and replication technologies is a plus.
• Good understanding of disaster recovery and BCDR strategies.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• VMware certifications such as VCP, VCAP, or HCX Master Specialist.
• Experience with automation tools (PowerCLI, Ansible, Terraform) is a bonus.
• Previous involvement in enterprise-scale migration projects.