Migration Consultant

  • Houston, TX
  • Posted 9 days ago | Updated 10 hours ago

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On Site
USD 70.00 - 75.00 per hour
Full Time

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Information Systems
Customer Facing
Laptop
Remote Access
Network Administration
Scripting
Windows PowerShell
Technical Writing
Regulatory Compliance
DoD
VMware
Mapping
Virtual Machines
Computer Networking
Migration
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Security Clearance
SAP BASIS
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Apex

Job Details

Job#: 2080025

Job Description:

VMware Migration Consultant

Apex Systems is hiring for VMware Migration Consultants with a large government client supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency!

A currently active, DoD-issued Top Security Clearance is required.

If interested in applying, please email a copy of your updated resume to Melissa at

Location: Remote (candidates must be comfortable with up to 20% travel to various customer sites within the continental US)

Duration: Contract slated to last approximately 9-12 months, strong possibility for extension

Pay Rate: $70-75/hour (depending upon experience)

Schedule: M-F, Core Business Hours, 8-hour shifts

Position Overview:

The candidate will need to have extensive VMware experience as well as a general IT background in Networking and Migrations.

They will also need to have and good customer-facing skills, as they will be attending meetings with the customer virtually and on-site.

The candidate will be provided with a laptop and Common Access Card for remote access

Day-to-Day:

Plan and coordinate virtual machine (VM) migrations
    • Analyze current VMware environments
    • Map dependencies between systems and applications
    • Develop migration schedules and strategies

Execute and monitor migrations
    • Use tools like Zerto (if applicable) or other automation platforms
    • Troubleshoot issues during and after migration
    • Validate successful data and service transfers

Collaborate with stakeholders
    • Attend virtual and on-site meetings with DISA and other government personnel
    • Provide technical updates and gather requirements
    • Offer guidance on best practices for infrastructure transitions

Maintain and optimize VMware environments
    • Perform routine health checks
    • Tune performance and ensure system stability
    • Apply patches and updates as needed

Support networking and automation tasks
    • Assist with network configuration related to migration
    • Develop or maintain automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell) to streamline processes

Document processes and outcomes
    • Record migration steps, configurations, and lessons learned
    • Update system diagrams and technical documentation

Ensure compliance and security
    • Operate within DoD security protocols
    • Use Common Access Card (CAC) for secure access
    • Follow data handling and clearance procedures


Requirements:

Active Top Secret

5+ years VMware experience - dependency mapping and preparations for VM migrations

Networking understanding

Automation experience

Zerto Configuration and Migration experience preferred, but not required

HPE Morpheus Enterprise Software experience preferred, but not required

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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