Job Specifications
Senior Azure Migration & Hybrid Infrastructure Consultant
Location: UK (Hybrid)
Client: Leading Consultancy supporting a Major Transport Programme
Overview
We’re supporting a flagship transport client undergoing a large-scale hybrid cloud transformation. This is not a “lift-and-shift and hope for the best” exercise. It’s a complex, high-stakes migration programme where infrastructure resilience, downtime minimisation, and technical accuracy are non-negotiable.
We’re looking for a hands-on consultant to lead VMware to Azure migrations, operating across hybrid estates spanning Azure, Azure Stack HCI, and Hyper-V. You’ll be embedded in delivery, not sitting on the sidelines producing PowerPoints.
Key Responsibilities
Azure Migration Delivery
Lead end-to-end VMware to Azure migrations using Azure Migrate across assessment, planning, replication, testing, and cutover phases
Execute migrations of large-scale VM estates into Azure, Azure Stack HCI, Azure Local, and Hyper-V environments
Conduct detailed pre-migration readiness assessments, including dependency mapping and remediation planning
Own cutover execution, providing hands-on troubleshooting during migration waves to ensure minimal service disruption
Deliver post-migration validation and optimisation, ensuring workloads are stable and aligned to Azure best practices
Hybrid Infrastructure & Virtualisation
Configure and manage Hyper-V environments, including VM provisioning, performance tuning, and storage configuration
Support and optimise Azure Stack HCI deployments, including cluster configuration and lifecycle considerations
Design and implement high availability solutions using Windows Failover Clustering
Build and validate HCI networking architectures, covering:
vSwitch configuration
VLAN segmentation
IP addressing schemes
NIC mapping and teaming
Routing considerations
Linux & Workload Integration
Support and troubleshoot Linux workloads (RHEL, SUSE) during migration and stabilisation phases
Validate OS compatibility and perform post-migration tuning and optimisation
Integrate workloads into Azure’s hybrid management, backup, and monitoring frameworks
Required Experience
Strong hands-on expertise across VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, VxRail)
Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale VMware migrations
Practical experience using Azure Migrate in live environments
Deep understanding of:
Migration lifecycle (assessment through to cutover)
Replication strategies and testing frameworks
Post-migration validation and optimisation
Solid experience with Hyper-V virtualisation, storage, and networking
Strong grasp of HCI networking principles (vSwitches, VLANs, IP planning, routing, NIC bonding)
Comfortable operating in high-pressure cutover environments where things rarely go perfectly
Desirable Experience
Experience migrating large, complex estates using automation and bulk migration tooling
Exposure to Azure Arc and Azure Local for hybrid governance
Knowledge of Azure Backup, Azure Monitor, and cost/performance optimisation strategies
Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, CLI)
Understanding of hybrid connectivity models (VPN, ExpressRoute) and network security principles
Experience managing Azure Stack HCI lifecycle, including firmware and hardware validation
Relevant certifications across Azure, VMware, Hyper-V, or Linux
About the Company
Gazelle Global is an international recruitment consultancy established in 2011 through a unique partnership of IT implementation know-how and head hunting expertise with a vision to create a recruitment agency that delivers a best in class service whilst being a thoughtful and conscientious employer.
Our London HQ in collaboration with our offices in The Netherlands, Germany and Poland, serve clients and candidates across the UK and Europe. We pride ourselves on speed, transparency and user experience. Agility, at scale.
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