About this role
VMware HCX
Part-time (20 hrs/week)
short description of the HCX role:
Scope: HCX/NSX/Migration/Vpshere
Scope: HCX/NSX/Migration expertise. Will be designing the overall strategy for vSphere 8 to vSphere 9 migrations. In addition will provide migration planning/oversight, and potentially building/configuring HCX and migration execution.
VMware HCX (Hybrid Cloud Extension) is a platform developed by VMware that enables seamless migration and extension of workloads between different environments
Key Responsibilities:
Define and design the end-to-end migration strategy for transitioning environments from vSphere 8 to vSphere 9
Lead migration planning activities, including discovery, assessment, and workload categorization
Provide technical oversight and governance throughout the migration lifecycle
Design target architecture leveraging NSX (networking, security, segmentation) and HCX (mobility, replication, migration waves)
Support or directly implement HCX deployments, including configuration of service meshes, network extensions, and mobility groups
Define migration waves, cutover strategies, and rollback approaches to ensure minimal disruption
Oversee and/or execute migration activities (bulk migrations, vMotion, replication-assisted migrations)
Ensure alignment with customer operational, security, and compliance requirements
Collaborate with customer teams and stakeholders to ensure successful execution and knowledge transfer
Required Expertise:
Strong hands-on experience with VMware vSphere (7/8) and migration to newer versions (vSphere 9 preferred/target)
Proven experience with VMware HCX deployments and migration execution
Solid understanding of VMware NSX (NSX-T), including networking, micro-segmentation, and security policies