VMWare Engineer

Title: Virtualization Engineer (VMware SME)

Location: Hilliard, OH

Work Mode: Onsite

Position Type: Short-Term Contract (45-65 total hours), Part-Time

We are seeking a senior-level Virtualization Engineer with deep VMware expertise to support a short-term VMware migration and upgrade project. This onsite role will serve as the VMware Subject Matter Expert, leading assessment, planning, configuration, migration, and closeout activities.

Key Responsibilities

Perform fact-finding, documentation, and pre-upgrade assessments.

Plan and execute VMware version upgrades, patching, and migrations.

Assess resource capacity, utilization, and infrastructure readiness.

Configure and validate vCenter including Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking.

Review, report, and configure network stack from port through IP addressing.

Execute VMware migrations (up to two 8-hour sessions as needed).

Perform testing, validation, and post-migration troubleshooting.

Provide clear communication, status updates, and final wrap-up documentation. Required Qualifications

Strong hands-on experience with VMware builds, upgrades, and migrations.

Experience with multiple VMware version upgrades and patching requirements.

Deep understanding of vCenter configuration and virtualization networking.

Ability to assess and configure firewall, security, and network components.

Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Availability for business or off-hours work as required by migration schedule. Preferred / Nice to Have

Experience with Dell EMC hardware environments.

Exposure to HPE and/or Nimble storage platforms.

Veeam configuration experience for backup and reporting.

Public sector or municipal IT experience. #LI-JU1