VMware & HCX Migration Engineer

NTT DATA North America; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,768 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending or health savings account

401(k) program with company match

Job summary

NTT DATA North America seeks a VMware & HCX Migration Engineer in Irving, Texas, with 5-8 years of experience. The ideal candidate will lead virtualization and cloud migrations using VMware HCX, ensuring minimal downtime.

Key tasks include planning VM migrations, configuring VMware HCX components, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have solid VMware and cloud platform experience, as well as a good understanding of networking concepts. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with VMware HCX migrations.
• 8 years strong experience in VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter).
• Good understanding of networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute VM migrations using VMware HCX.
• Deploy, configure, and manage VMware HCX components.
• Troubleshoot migration issues and optimize performance.

Skills

VMware vSphere

VMware HCX migrations

Networking concepts (VLAN, VPN, routing, firewalls)

Cloud platforms (VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, GCP)

Scripting knowledge (PowerCLI, Bash, Python)

Education

VMware certifications (VCP-DCV preferred)

Job description

Company Overview

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward‑thinking organization, apply now.

Location

We are currently seeking a VMware & HCX Migration Engineer to join our team in Irving, Texas (US‑TX), United States (US). Alternate location: North Carolina.

Experience Required

5‑8 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled VMware & HCX Migration Engineer with 2‑5 years of experience in virtualization and cloud migration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and supporting workload migrations using VMware HCX across on‑premises and cloud environments (such as VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution, or GCVE).

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute VM migrations using VMware HCX (vMotion, Bulk Migration, Cold Migration, Replication Assisted vMotion)
• Deploy, configure, and manage VMware HCX components (Manager, Interconnect, WAN Optimization, Network Extension)
• Perform assessment and discovery of workloads for migration readiness
• Handle L2 network extension and ensure minimal downtime during migration
• Troubleshoot migration issues and optimize performance
• Work with cross‑functional teams (network, storage, cloud) to ensure smooth migration
• Validate post‑migration workloads and ensure application functionality
• Maintain documentation for migration plans, runbooks, and execution reports
• Support DR and rollback strategies during migration

Required Skills

• 8 years strong experience in VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter)
• 5+ years hands‑on experience with VMware HCX migrations
• Good understanding of networking concepts (VLAN, VPN, routing, firewalls)
• 5+ years experience with cloud platforms (VMware Cloud on AWS / Azure VMware Solution / GCP)
• Knowledge of migration strategies and tools
• Familiarity with NSX (preferred but not mandatory)
• Basic scripting knowledge (PowerCLI / Bash / Python) is a plus

Qualifications

• VMware certifications (VCP‑DCV preferred)
• HCX deployment or migration experience is a strong advantage

Nice to Have

• Experience with multi‑cloud migrations
• Knowledge of disaster recovery solutions (SRM, Zerto, etc.)
• Exposure to automation and infrastructure‑as‑code

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: The starting hourly range for this remote role is $55 - $60 hourly.

Benefits: This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending or health savings account; life and AD&D insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability coverage; paid time off; employee assistance; participation in a 401(k) program with company match; and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

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