VM Data Consultant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 63 - 69
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
VM Data Consultant
ROLE
We need an experienced VM Data Consultant at the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS). DSS enhances the quality of life for all New Yorkers by providing temporary assistance to eligible individuals and families with social service and economic needs supported by IT Services (ITS) which operates the critical technology infrastructure behind the agencys programs. DSS is currently executing a large-scale Data Center Co-location and Migration Project to consolidate multiple data centers into a new facility at 11 MetroTech in Brooklyn replacing end-of-life infrastructure and mitigating risk of service disruption to agency this role you will design and configure VMware HCX vCenter and NSX components at source and target sites perform wave-based VM migrations track migration performance and error handling and coordinate phased migration schedules across all application tiers and environments. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
LOCATION
CLIENT
WORK AUTHORIZATION
TRAVEL
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
COMPENSATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individuals primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need an experienced VM Data Consultant at the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS). DSS enhances the quality of life for all New Yorkers by providing temporary assistance to eligible individuals and families with social service and economic needs supported by IT Services (ITS) which operates the critical technology infrastructure behind the agencys programs. DSS is currently executing a large-scale Data Center Co-location and Migration Project to consolidate multiple data centers into a new facility at 11 MetroTech in Brooklyn replacing end-of-life infrastructure and mitigating risk of service disruption to agency this role you will design and configure VMware HCX vCenter and NSX components at source and target sites perform wave-based VM migrations track migration performance and error handling and coordinate phased migration schedules across all application tiers and environments. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
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)
- Network engineers (firewall rules routing L2 extensions)
- Backup team (freeze windows integration testing).
- Maintain runbooks status updates issue logs and executive summaries.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- 4 years experience Installing configuring upgrading and managing VMware vSphere ESXi hosts VXRAIL and vCenter Servers.
- 4 years experience Creating and managing virtual machines (VMs) managing resource allocation and troubleshooting performance issues.
- 4 years experience Configuring and maintaining virtual networks (vSwitch NSX) and storage (vSAN SAN NAS).
- 4 years experience with Applying patches updates and upgrades to ESXi hosts VXRAIL and vCenter.
- Implementing security such as Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC) and Monitoring health system using tools like VROPs NetIM
- Developing scripts using PowerShell/PowerCLI or Python to automate routine tasks.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in a related field preferred
LOCATION
- Brooklyn NY
CLIENT
- NYC Department of Social Services
WORK AUTHORIZATION
- Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
TRAVEL
- No travel required.
WORK HOURS
- 8 hours per day. 1 unpaid hour for lunch
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- W2 Hourly
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits.
COMPENSATION
- Compensation Range: $63.19 - $69.23/hr commensurate on experience
- Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health dental and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options; paid sick time
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individuals primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
As a nation-wide provider of high-tech professionals, West 4th Strategy arms federal agencies and prime contractors with empowered professionals in data analytics, cybersecurity, systems integration, infrastructure management, and program management.
