AVS (Azure VMware Solution) Service Engineer (India)

Job Description: AVS (Azure VMware Solution) Service Engineer Position: AVS Service Engineer Experience: 12+ Years Role Overview We are seeking a seasoned qualified 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. Job Description: AVS (Azure VMware Solution) Service Engineer Position: AVS Service Engineer Experience: 12+ Years Role Overview We are seeking a seasoned qualified 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. - Migratio