We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the migration of Windows-based workloads from an on-premises datacenter to AWS. This •onsite•role will work closely with infrastructure, application, networking, and security teams to assess existing systems, prepare migration plans, execute workload migrations, and provide post-migration support. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience administering Windows Server environments, managing VMware infrastructure, and deploying and supporting Amazon EC2 instances. Citrix experience is a plus. •Key Responsibilities•+ Assess and document existing Windows servers, VMware virtual machines, application dependencies, and infrastructure configurations. + Support migration planning, including workload readiness assessments, migration sequencing, cutover procedures, validation criteria, and rollback plans. + Prepare AWS EC2 environments and migrate workloads in coordination with cloud architecture, networking, and security teams. + Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server environments, including operating systems, services, patching, storage, and connectivity. + Manage VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter environments throughout the migration. + Validate server functionality, connectivity, performance, monitoring, and backup coverage following migration. + Troubleshoot migration issues and provide post-cutover stabilization support. + Maintain system documentation, migration runbooks, configuration records, and knowledge-transfer materials. + Follow established change management, security, and operational procedures. •Required Qualifications•+ Hands-on systems engineering or infrastructure administration experience in enterprise environments. + Strong Windows Server administration and troubleshooting skills. + Experience managing VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi and vCenter. + Practical experience deploying, configuring, and supporting AWS EC2 instances. + Working knowledge of AWS networking and access controls, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, and IAM. + Understanding of Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, TCP/IP networking, and server storage. + Experience supporting server migrations, infrastructure transitions, or datacenter consolidation initiatives. + Ability to troubleshoot issues across operating systems, virtualization, networking, and cloud infrastructure. + Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. + Ability to work onsite at the designated location and participate in scheduled migration cutovers or maintenance windows. •Preferred Qualifications•+ Experience supporting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, including supporting infrastructure and application delivery. + Experience with AWS Application Migration Service or similar migration tools. + PowerShell scripting and automation skills. + Familiarity with backup, recovery, monitoring, and security tools across on-premises and AWS environments. + Relevant AWS, Microsoft, VMware, or Citrix certifications. •Success Measures•+ Assigned workloads are migrated and validated within approved migration windows. + Post-migration issues are resolved promptly, with minimal disruption to business operations. + Migration runbooks and operational documentation are complete and accurate. + Migrated systems are successfully transitioned to ongoing support teams.
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