Job Description
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 agency’s 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 operations. In 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 - Bachelor’s degree in a related field – preferred
LOCATION CLIENT - NYC Department of Social Services
WORK AUTHORIZATION - Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
TRAVEL WORK HOURS - 8 hours per day. 1 unpaid hour for lunch
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION 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 4 th 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. Individual’s 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.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Relocation, Relocation package