Job Description

: AVS (Azure VMware Solution) Service Engineer

Position

: AVS Service Engineer

Experience

: 12+ Years

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned professional with deep expertise in

Azure and VMware technologies

, specifically focusing on

Azure VMware Solution (AVS)

services. The ideal candidate will lead enterprise-scale AVS deployments, migrations, and hybrid cloud strategies, while serving as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on AVS adoption and optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design

: Architect and implement enterprise-grade AVS solutions, integrating VMware workloads seamlessly with Azure cloud services.

Migration Expertise

: Lead VMware-to-AVS migration projects, ensuring minimal downtime, cost optimization, and security compliance.

Hybrid Cloud Strategy

: Design hybrid architectures combining on-premises VMware environments with Azure AVS for scalability and resiliency.

Performance Optimization

: Drive infrastructure optimization, capacity planning, and cost management for AVS workloads.

Stakeholder Engagement

: Collaborate with C-level executives, cloud architects, and technical teams to define AVS strategy and roadmap.

Security & Compliance

: Implement governance, identity, and compliance controls for AVS deployments in regulated industries.

Knowledge Sharing

: Conduct POCs, workshops, and training sessions for internal teams and customers on AVS capabilities.

Required Qualifications

Experience

: 12+ years in IT Infrastructure / Cloud with strong background in VMware and Azure.

Azure Expertise

: Hands-on experience with Azure services (Networking, Storage, Security, Monitoring, ExpressRoute, etc.).

VMware Expertise

: Strong proficiency in VMware vSphere, vCenter, NSX, vSAN, HCX, and VMware Cloud Foundation.

AVS Skills

: Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing

Azure VMware Solution (AVS)

environments.

Migration Tools

: Expertise with HCX, Site Recovery, and third-party tools for VMware-to-AVS migrations.

Automation

: Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep) for AVS deployments.

Data Center Operations

: Solid knowledge of networking, storage, and security for hybrid infrastructures.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications

: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or higher VMware Cloud on Azure / AVS-specific certifications (preferred)

Consulting Background

: Experience delivering AVS solutions through global consulting firms, system integrators, or hyperscaler partnerships.

Industry Knowledge

: Exposure to Financial Services, Healthcare, or other regulated industries.

Soft Skills

: Excellent communication, customer engagement, and leadership skills with ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Specialized Skills

Hybrid cloud design and integration (On-prem VMware + AVS + Native Azure). Disaster recovery & business continuity solutions using AVS. Cost optimization and FinOps strategies for AVS deployments. * Containerization and Kubernetes integration with VMware & Azure.