SME VmwareMigration

Title: SME Vmware Migration

Location: Los Angeles CA , Locals preferred

Duration: 18 Months

Special Notes: Need someone 3 times onsite in a week at the least, Past Experience to Migrate 400+ vm's a must

Hands on Server Management Automation with any of these tools, Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Conductor

Person needs to articulate:

I just worked in a VMware, Windows server environment doing a huge virtual machine migration............ Everything was automated using (any of the above)

Description

• Broadly assist Client project to replace/expand aging server hardware components, including both compute and storage solutions.
• Work alongside selected hardware vendor implementation team(s) to oversee/perform/validate the work.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the server replacement and migration process.
• Conducting diagnostics and post-replacement tests to validate hardware functionality.
• Assisting with the migration of over 400 virtual machines to the new server hardware solution.
• Collaborating with network and system owners to ensure compatibility and performance.
• Maintaining documentation of hardware configurations and updates.
• Provide ongoing support of new server hardware post implementation.
• Ensure all activities adhere to CLIENT's security policies and industry best practices for data protection.

Qualifications

Qualified contractors must demonstrate:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in server hardware troubleshooting and replacement.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing hypervisor environments.
• Familiarity with Windows Server, VMware, and server hardware infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and coordinate with support teams.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning, security patching, and firmware updates.
• Understanding of data center operations, including rack management and cabling standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively, ensuring tasks are completed with minimal supervision.

Deliverables Contractor will be expected to provide:

• Successful completion of virtual machine migration from old to new hardware.
• Weekly progress reports and project logs (issues, risks, action items).
• Documentation of each server workload and associated configurations.

Post-Implementation Support

The selected contractor will be responsible for providing post-implementation support to ensure the stability and security of the newly deployed server hardware. This includes:

• Verifying that all firmware updates are applied and current across all replaced hardware components.
• Ensuring security patches are installed and up-to-date in accordance with CLIENT's IT security standards.
• Performing follow-up diagnostics to confirm system integrity and performance.
• Providing documentation of all updates and support activities.
• Offering technical assistance for a minimum of 6 months post-deployment to address any emerging issues.