Azure Migration Engineer - VMWare

Azure Migration Engineer – VMware

Stefanini Group is looking for a contractor to support the planning and assessment phase of a VMware to Microsoft Azure migration for a globally recognized company. For interested applicants, click the apply button or reach out to Alfher Hidalgo at (248) 728‑2627 / for faster processing.

We are seeking an experienced contractor to support the planning and assessment phase of a VMware to Microsoft Azure migration. This role will focus on evaluating the current VMware environment, identifying workloads suitable for migration, documenting dependencies and constraints, and supporting the creation of a realistic migration roadmap and timeline. The contractor will work closely with internal infrastructure, cloud, and application stakeholders, as well as external partners and Microsoft resources.

• Perform a detailed assessment of the existing VMware infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and supporting services.
• Inventory and categorize workloads, identifying migration candidates vs. non-migratable workloads.
• Document application dependencies, performance requirements, and operational considerations.
• Identify technical risks, constraints, and readiness gaps related to Azure migration.

• Analyze workloads to determine suitability for Azure (e.g., lift-and-shift, refactor, rehost).
• Identify workloads not supported in Azure (e.g., certain infrastructure, appliance-based VMs, hybrid Exchange, SCCM) and document alternative hosting recommendations.
• Provide input on third‑party IaaS options (e.g., Rackspace or similar) for non-Azure workloads to avoid ongoing hypervisor licensing and hardware management.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define a migration approach, sequencing, and high‑level architecture.
• Assist in developing a phased migration plan, including dependencies and critical path items.
• Contribute to timeline estimates, milestones, and assumptions, refining estimates as assessment findings are completed.
• Align recommendations with Microsoft Azure best practices and funding program requirements.

• Work closely with internal teams (infrastructure, cloud, security, applications) to gather requirements and validate findings.
• Participate in working sessions and status discussions with leadership and technical stakeholders.
• Support coordination with Microsoft and partner teams involved in assessment funding and execution.

• Produce clear, concise documentation including:
  • Current‑state assessment findings
  • Workload classification and migration suitability
  • Risks, constraints, and assumptions
  • High‑level migration roadmap and timeline
• Ensure documentation is suitable for both technical and executive audiences.

• At least 3‑5 years of experience.
• Strong experience with VMware environments (vSphere, ESXi, related infrastructure).
• Hands‑on knowledge of Microsoft Azure IaaS and migration patterns.
• Experience performing cloud migration assessments and planning exercises.
• Ability to evaluate hybrid and legacy workloads and recommend alternative hosting strategies.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.