Wintel Hypervisor Migration Engineer

Job Title: Wintel Hypervisor & Server Build Automation Migration EngineerLocation : 100% Remote work accepted from anywhere in USDuration : 9-12+ Months ContractTeams Meeting Interview Job Description:The Wintel, Hypervisor & Server Build Automation Migration Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, automating, and validating the migration of Windows-based infrastructure, virtualized workloads, and data center services. This role combines expertise in Wintel administration, hypervisor technologies, automated server provisioning, infrastructure-as-code, and enterprise migration methodologies to deliver scalable and repeatable migration solutions.The engineer will lead migration initiatives involving VMware, Hyper-V, and enterprise Windows environments, leveraging automation platforms to streamline server builds, configuration deployment, application installation, and post-migration validation. The role partners closely with Infrastructure, Cloud, Network, Security, Application, and Project Management teams to ensure successful migrations with minimal downtime and operational risk. Key Responsibilities 1. Migration Assessment & PlanningConduct comprehensive assessments of Windows servers, virtualization platforms, and data center infrastructure.Identify migration candidates for:Hypervisor migrationLift-and-shift migrationRebuild and modernizationApplication rehostingDocument:Server inventoriesApplication dependenciesStorage mappingsNetwork connectivitySecurity requirementsPerformance baselinesDevelop migration runbooks, cutover plans, rollback procedures, and validation criteria.Define migration schedules, maintenance windows, and success metrics.Assess infrastructure readiness across source and target environments. 2. Hypervisor & Virtual Machine MigrationPlan and execute migrations across:VMware vSphereVMware vCenterMicrosoft Hyper-VNutanix AHV (preferred)Private and Hybrid Cloud environmentsConfigure and manage migration tools such as:VMware HCXVMware vMotionVMware Storage vMotionZertoVeeam ReplicationSCVMMAzure MigratePerform migration testing, failover validation, and production cutovers.Validate VM functionality, performance, and resource allocation post-migration.Troubleshoot migration-related infrastructure and virtualization issues. 3. Server Build Automation & ProvisioningDesign, develop, and maintain automated server build processes.Create Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions for Windows server deployment.Automate provisioning of:Windows Server 2016/2019/2022Active Directory-integrated serversIIS Web ServersApplication ServersUtility and Infrastructure ServicesBuild automated deployment workflows using:PowerShellPowerCLIAnsibleTerraformAzure DevOpsJenkinsSystem Center Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM)Standardize golden images and templates.Automate:OS installationSecurity hardeningPatch deploymentApplication installationMonitoring agent deploymentBackup agent installationServer onboarding processesImplement automated validation testing following server deployment. 4. Wintel Infrastructure MigrationMigrate and support core Windows infrastructure services including:Active DirectoryDNSDHCPGroup PolicyCertificate ServicesIISFile & Print ServicesPerform Windows Server upgrades and migrations.Ensure authentication and directory services remain operational throughout migration activities.Validate application and service availability following migration or rebuilds.Implement enterprise security baselines and compliance standards. 5. Data Migration & SynchronizationPlan and execute data migrations using:RobocopyDFS Replication (DFSR)Storage replication technologiesThird-party migration toolsPerform incremental synchronization activities prior to cutover.Validate data integrity using:ChecksumsFile comparison toolsReconciliation reportsCoordinate migration activities with business and application teams.Troubleshoot synchronization and data consistency issues. Required Skills and Technologies Wintel AdministrationWindows Server 2016/2019/2022Active DirectoryDNSDHCPGroup PolicyIISCertificate ServicesMicrosoft Failover ClusteringHypervisor PlatformsVMware vSphereVMware vCenterVMware ESXiMicrosoft Hyper-VNutanix AHV (preferred)Enterprise virtualization managementServer Build AutomationPowerShellPowerCLIAnsibleTerraformDesired State Configuration (DSC)ARM TemplatesAzure BicepSCCM / MECMWindows Deployment Services (WDS)MDTMigration & Replication ToolsVMware HCXVMware vMotionStorage vMotionAzure MigrateZertoVeeam Backup & ReplicationSCVMMCloudEndure (preferred) Desired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.10+ years of Wintel Infrastructure Administration experience.10+ years of enterprise virtualization and data center migration experience.5+ years of infrastructure automation and server build automation experience.Experience delivering large-scale data center migration programs. Preferred CertificationsVMware Certified Professional (VCP)Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator AssociateAzure Administrator AssociateAzure Solutions Architect ExpertNutanix Certified Professional (NCP)HashiCorp Terraform AssociateITIL Foundation Success CriteriaA successful Wintel, Hypervisor & Server Build Automation Migration Engineer will:Deliver complex data center migrations within approved maintenance windows.Reduce manual effort through server build and infrastructure automation.Successfully migrate Windows and virtualized workloads with minimal downtime.Maintain data integrity and system availability throughout migration activities.Improve deployment consistency through Infrastructure-as-Code and automation frameworks.Achieve migration, recovery, and business continuity objectives.Deliver complete documentation, operational handovers, and automation artifacts.Enable repeatable, scalable migration processes that accelerate future transformation initiatives. This role combines Wintel infrastructure expertise, virtualization engineering, enterprise migration execution, Infrastructure-as-Code, and server build automation to deliver secure, efficient, and highly automated data center transformation programs.