VM Data Consultant

Summary: The VM Data Consultant role involves designing and configuring VMware HCX, vCenter, and NSX components, as well as performing wave-based VM migrations. The consultant will track migration performance, coordinate schedules, and interface with various teams to ensure successful migration processes. The position requires a proactive and skilled individual who can work independently and communicate effectively. This is a remote position for a client in the NYC Department of Social Services for a duration of 12 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and configure VMware HCX, vCenter, and NSX components at both source and target sites.
• Perform wave-based VM migrations using appropriate HCX mobility types (vMotion, RAV, etc.).
• Track migration performance, error handling, and validate post-migration performance.
• Coordinate phased migration schedule across all application tiers and environments.
• Interface regularly with application owners (pre/post testing, downtime planning).
• Interface regularly with network engineers (firewall rules, routing, L2 extensions).
• Interface regularly with backup team (freeze windows, integration testing).
• Maintain runbooks, status updates, issue logs, and executive summaries.

Key Skills:

• Experience with VMware HCX, vCenter, and NSX.
• Knowledge of VM migration processes and tools.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.

Salary (Rate): £66.67 hourly

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT