Job Description

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.