Infrastructure Migration Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an Infrastructure Migration Engineer to support a significant infrastructure transformation program, specifically migrating a large-scale virtualized environment from VMware/VxRail to Microsoft Hyper-V. This role requires a hands-on approach and will involve working closely with the existing SysOps team to ensure a smooth transition of critical services while maintaining service continuity. The successful candidate will focus on technical delivery, migration execution, and troubleshooting throughout the engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the hands-on migration of development, test, and production virtual machines to Microsoft Hyper-V.
  • Execute phased migration waves while maintaining service continuity in live production environments.
  • Convert VxRail nodes into Hyper-V hosts, including workload evacuation and cluster integration.
  • Perform VM conversions using established V2V/P2V tooling and methodologies.
  • Validate migration outcomes across compute, storage, and networking layers.
  • Troubleshoot complex virtualisation and connectivity issues as they arise.
  • Support production cutovers, go-live activities, and rollback scenarios.
  • Provide continuous technical guidance and knowledge transfer to the SysOps team.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in live production migrations from VMware to Microsoft Hyper-V.
  • Strong background in VMware, VxRail, and vSAN infrastructures.
  • Hands-on experience with VM migration and conversion tools in enterprise settings.
  • Solid understanding of compute, storage, and networking technologies in hybrid environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute migration plans and enhance existing runbooks.
  • Experience delivering complex production cutovers with defined rollback processes.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills with a practical, delivery-focused approach.
  • Deep technical expertise in Windows Server 2025, Microsoft Hyper-V, Failover Clustering, and Storage Spaces Direct (S2D).
SkillsEUC, Node.js, Network Engineering, Azure
LocationBristol
TypeHybrid
Rate
£550-£650/day
SourceLinkedIn
RecruiterHays
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