VMware Specialist Charlotte, North Carolina **Hybrid** Contract $40/hr - $65/hr 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 \#LI- GA1 **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. **Posted by:** Grace Jackson **Specialization:** System Administration