Azure VMware Solution (AVS) Specialist

Adfolks is seeking Azure VMware Solution (AVS) Specialist who can join immediately to work in a high visibility, technically interesting project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in VMware technologies and Azure cloud services, with expertise in planning, deploying, and managing hybrid cloud environments. You will play a key role in delivering solutions that enable seamless integration of on-premises VMware environments with Azure.

Experience : 4+ Years

Required Skills and Experience:

• Azure VMware Solution Expertise:

• Design, implement, and manage Azure VMware Solution (AVS) environments to support business workloads.

• Configure and optimize hybrid cloud setups using AVS to ensure high performance and cost efficiency.

• Architecture and Design:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess existing VMware infrastructure and develop migration strategies to Azure.

• Design scalable and resilient AVS architectures tailored to business requirements.

• Operations and Maintenance:

• Perform day-to-day administration of AVS workloads, including monitoring, patching, and troubleshooting.

• Ensure compliance with Azure best practices, governance policies, and security standards.

• Migration and Integration:

• Plan and execute the migration of VMware-based workloads to Azure using AVS.

• Seamlessly integrate on-premises environments with Azure services like Azure Monitor, Security Center, and Azure Storage.

• Technical Support and Documentation:

• Provide Level 2/3 technical support for AVS environments, resolving complex issues.

• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures, and runbooks.

• Collaboration and Training:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including cloud architects, network engineers, and DevOps teams.

• Train internal teams on AVS capabilities and best practices.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Technical Expertise:

• 4+ years of experience with VMware technologies such as vSphere, vCenter, NSX-T, and vSAN.

• Hands-on experience with Azure services and Azure VMware Solution.

• Knowledge of network and security concepts, including VPNs, ExpressRoute, firewalls, and load balancers.

• Cloud and Virtualization Skills:

• Proficiency in migrating VMware workloads to Azure.

• Experience in setting up and managing hybrid cloud environments.

• Familiarity with tools like HCX (VMware Hybrid Cloud Extension).

• Automation and Scripting:

• Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell, Terraform, or Azure CLI.

• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.

• Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.