VMware Specialist

A North Carolina government department is hiring for a VMware/Migrations Specialist! This remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, with very infrequent onsite responsibilities. The department is leveraging a hybrid cloud infrastructure, primarily based on AWS with some Azure components, to support innovative upcoming projects. This is a contract position with potential long-term engagements depending on project needs.
This position is ideal for professionals who thrive on solving complex migration challenges and optimizing virtualized systems. You’ll be working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values work-life balance and offers the chance to make a significant impact on public services. Join a team that encourages growth and hands-on experience with the latest technologies while driving transformational projects in the public sector.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience with VMware, including vSphere and vCenter.
• Proven expertise in migrations, including server, application, and data migrations.
• Strong understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with Azure cloud environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in virtualized and cloud ecosystems.
• Effective communication and documentation abilities.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Certifications in VMware (VCP, VCAP) and AWS (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator).
• Experience working in government or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud setups and multi-cloud strategies.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and tools, such as VPNs, firewalls, and load balancers.

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 60% VMware (vSphere, vCenter)
• 25% AWS Cloud Infrastructure
• 15% Azure Cloud Integration

Daily Responsibilities

• 75% Hands-On Technical Implementation
• 10% Strategic Planning and Design
• 15% Team Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

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You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.