VMware Systems Administrator (Migration Specialist)
We are seeking a highly skilled
VMware Systems Administrator
for a critical infrastructure modernization project. This role focuses heavily on complex migrations and platform stability during a transition period.
Role Details:
- Contract Duration:
6 months (with a strong potential to extend to 12 months).
- Work Type:
Hybrid
- Key Focus:
VM-to-VM and VM-to-Cloud migrations.
Core Responsibilities
As a Migration Specialist, you will be responsible for the seamless transition of workloads across diverse environments. Your day-to-day will include:
Required Skills & Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you’ll need a solid mix of virtualization expertise and OS-level grit:
You must possess expert knowledge of
VMware vSphere 7.x/8.x
, vMotion, and SRM, alongside proven experience using migration tools such as
VMware HCX
, Carbonite, or native cloud migration suites. We require strong proficiency in
Windows Server
(Active Directory, GPO) and
Linux
(CLI, scripting), with the ability to handle
batching
and automated deployments through PowerShell and Ansible.
Candidates must have hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and demonstrate
strong knowledge of ITIL processes
to ensure service delivery alignment.
Preferred Experience
- Relevant certifications such as
VCP
(VMware Certified Professional) or
ITIL Foundation
.
- Experience with hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) like vSAN.
- Background in large-scale data center consolidation projects.
A Note on the Environment:
This is a fast-paced project. We are looking for a "clean" migrator—someone who prioritizes data integrity, follows established service management protocols, and ensures minimal downtime.
Why Vennote Technologies?
At Vennote, we value technical excellence and a proactive mindset. You will work with a high-octane team where your architectural decisions directly impact our global operations.
Qualified candidates should send their CVs to
dave.nwokedi@vennote.com
with
"VMWare Systems Admin”
as subject.
Only Qualified Candidates will be contacted.
