HCX Configuration Specialist

Position: VMware HCX Deployment & Configuration Specialist.

We are looking for a skilled professional to manage VMware HCX services for workload migration, disaster recovery, and network extension across on-premises and Google Cloud environments in Denver, CO.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure HCX components (HCX Manager, Interconnect appliances, WAN Optimization, Network Extension).
• Set up HCX services such as vMotion, Bulk Migration, Replication Assisted vMotion (RAV), and Network Extension.
• Configure source and destination sites for HCX connectivity.
• Design and implement secure network extensions between on-premises and cloud environments.
• Configure firewall rules, routing, and VPN/Interconnect for HCX traffic.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies during HCX setup.
• Plan and execute workload migrations using HCX services.
• Monitor migration progress and troubleshoot issues.
• Optimize migration strategies based on application dependencies and performance requirements.
• Monitor HCX appliance health and performance.
• Implement high availability and fault tolerance best practices.
• Tune HCX configurations for optimal throughput and minimal downtime.
• Maintain detailed documentation of HCX configurations and migration plans.
• Collaborate with cloud architects, networking teams, and application owners.
• Provide training and support to operations teams on HCX usage.
• Ensure HCX configurations align with organizational governance and compliance standards.
• Participate in audits and provide evidence of configuration integrity.

Requirements

• Experience configuring and managing VMware HCX for workload migration, disaster recovery, and network extension across hybrid cloud environments.
• Proficiency in deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization of HCX services, including interconnects, network profiles, and migration workflows.
• Strong knowledge of networking, security, VPN, firewalls, routing, and on-prem to cloud connectivity.
• Ability to monitor and tune performance, implement high availability and fault tolerance.
• Documenting and governance skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Location: Denver, CO.