Azure Migration Engineer - VMWare

Job Description

Stefanini Group is looking for Azure Migration Engineer - VMware for a globally recognized company!

For interested applicants, click the apply button or you may reach out to Alfher Hidalgo at (248) 728-2627/Alfher.Hidalgo@stefanini.com for faster processing. Thank you!

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced contractor to support the planning and assessment phase of a VMware to Microsoft Azure migration. This role will focus on evaluating the current VMware environment, identifying workloads suitable for migration, documenting dependencies and constraints, and supporting the creation of a realistic migration roadmap and timeline. The contractor will work closely with internal infrastructure, cloud, and application stakeholders, as well as external partners and Microsoft resources.

Key Responsibilities

Discovery & Environment Assessment

• Perform a detailed assessment of the existing VMware infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and supporting services.
• Inventory and categorize workloads, identifying migration candidates vs. non-migratable workloads.
• Document application dependencies, performance requirements, and operational considerations.
• Identify technical risks, constraints, and readiness gaps related to Azure migration.
  
  

Workload Analysis & Classification

• Analyze workloads to determine suitability for Azure (e.g., lift-and-shift, refactor, rehost).
• Identify workloads not supported in Azure (e.g., certain infrastructure, appliance-based VMs, hybrid Exchange, SCCM) and document alternative hosting recommendations.
• Provide input on third‑party IaaS options (e.g., Rackspace or similar) for non-Azure workloads to avoid ongoing hypervisor licensing and hardware management.
  
  

Migration Strategy & Planning

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define a migration approach, sequencing, and high-level architecture.
• Assist in developing a phased migration plan, including dependencies and critical path items.
• Contribute to timeline estimates, milestones, and assumptions, refining estimates as assessment findings are completed.
• Align recommendations with Microsoft Azure best practices and funding program requirements.
  
  

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with internal teams (infrastructure, cloud, security, applications) to gather requirements and validate findings.
• Participate in working sessions and status discussions with leadership and technical stakeholders.
• Support coordination with Microsoft and partner teams involved in assessment funding and execution.
  
  

Documentation & Deliverables

• Produce clear, concise documentation including:
• Current-state assessment findings
• Workload classification and migration suitability
• Risks, constraints, and assumptions
• High-level migration roadmap and timeline
• Ensure documentation is suitable for both technical and executive audiences.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 3-5 years experience.
• Strong experience with VMware environments (vSphere, ESXi, related infrastructure).
• Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure IaaS and migration patterns.
• Experience performing cloud migration assessments and planning exercises.
• Ability to evaluate hybrid and legacy workloads and recommend alternative hosting strategies.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.