Systems Migration Specialist

Most work happening 5pm EST to 2am EST for the life of the project

Assist with Virtual Machine migrations and VMware from one platform to another (data stores, resource pools, etc.)

Some backend SAN work

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.