IT Systems Migration Specialist

Overview

Hybrid
$60 - $70
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

VMware
Hyper-V
KVM
VM Migration
vMotion
P2V migrations
VMware ESXi
PowerShell
SAN
NAS

Job Details

Job Title System Administrator/ IT Systems Migration Specialist

Location St. Petersburg, FL 33716 (Hybrid)

Duration 8-12 Months (Temp to Perm)

Position Summary:

  • We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient IT Systems Migration Specialist to support enterprise-wide virtual machine (VM) migration initiatives.
  • This role will be responsible for planning, executing, and validating VM migrations across enterprise infrastructure.
  • The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of virtualization technologies, basic scripting capabilities, and a strong commitment to system integrity and uptime.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform virtual machine migrations across diverse environments, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, storage, and application teams to coordinate migration schedules and dependencies.
  • Develop and maintain migration documentation, including runbooks, validation checklists, and rollback procedures.
  • Utilize scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) to automate repetitive tasks and streamline migration workflows.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues during and after migrations.
  • Ensure all migration activities comply with established change management procedures, including proper documentation, approvals, and communication.
  • Participate in post-migration reviews and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or systems administration, with a focus on virtualization.
  • Familiarity with major hypervisor platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, etc.) and enterprise storage systems.
  • Basic scripting skills in one or more languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Experience with enterprise monitoring and ticketing systems is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

  • Understanding of networking fundamentals and storage protocols.
  • Experience with automation tools or orchestration platforms.
  • S. in Computer Science, MIS or related degree preferred.
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