VM Data Consultant

Ariel Partners • Nyc, NY

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About The Position

The Data Center Colocation and Migration Project TASKS & DUTIES: 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. At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence . Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Requirements

• 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)
• Monitoring health system using tools like VROPs, NetIM
• Developing scripts using PowerShell/PowerCLI or Python to automate routine tasks.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees