About the role
Systems Engineer- Windows Server, VMware, and AWS, Citrix Duration: 6 months Location: Irvine, CA Onsite
Position Summary We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the migration of Windows-based workloads from an on-premises datacenter to AWS. This onsite role will work closely with infrastructure, application, networking, and security teams to assess existing systems, prepare migration plans, execute workload migrations, and provide post-migration support. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience administering Windows Server environments, managing VMware infrastructure, and deploying and supporting Amazon EC2 instances. Citrix experience is a plus.
Key Responsibilities * Assess and document existing Windows servers, VMware virtual machines, application dependencies, and infrastructure configurations. * Support migration planning, including workload readiness assessments, migration sequencing, cutover procedures, validation criteria, and rollback plans. * Prepare AWS EC2 environments and migrate workloads in coordination with cloud architecture, networking, and security teams. * Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server environments, including operating systems, services, patching, storage, and connectivity. * Manage VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter environments throughout the migration. * Validate server functionality, connectivity, performance, monitoring, and backup coverage following migration. * Troubleshoot migration issues and provide post-cutover stabilization support. * Maintain system documentation, migration runbooks, configuration records, and knowledge-transfer materials. * Follow established change management, security, and operational procedures.
Required Qualifications * Hands-on systems engineering or infrastructure administration experience in enterprise environments. * Strong Windows Server administration and troubleshooting skills. * Experience managing VMware vSphere environments, including ESXi and vCenter. * Practical experience deploying, configuring, and supporting AWS EC2 instances. * Working knowledge of AWS networking and access controls, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, and IAM. * Understanding of Active Directory, DNS, Group Policy, TCP/IP networking, and server storage. * Experience supporting server migrations, infrastructure transitions, or datacenter consolidation initiatives. * Ability to troubleshoot issues across operating systems, virtualization, networking, and cloud infrastructure. * Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. * Ability to work onsite at the designated location and participate in scheduled migration cutovers or maintenance windows.
Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, including supporting infrastructure and application delivery. * Experience with AWS Application Migration Service or similar migration tools. * PowerShell scripting and automation skills. * Familiarity with backup, recovery, monitoring, and security tools across on-premises and AWS environments. * Relevant AWS, Microsoft, VMware, or Citrix certifications.
Success Measures * Assigned workloads are migrated and validated within approved migration windows. * Post-migration issues are resolved promptly, with minimal disruption to business operations. * Migration runbooks and operational documentation are complete and accurate. * Migrated systems are successfully transitioned to ongoing support teams.