VMware Engineer

TEKsystems; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Contract role in TX

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a Senior VMware Migration Consultant to support large-scale enterprise virtualization modernization and cloud transformation within a government environment. You will plan, execute, and guide complex VMware migrations as a technical SME.

This contract role is based in Spring, TX with primarily remote work and occasional travel. You will collaborate with architects and engineers to shape future-state infrastructure and migration strategies, delivering scalable, high-performance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of VMware infrastructure engineering experience.
• Enterprise-scale VMware migration project experience.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience supporting cloud migration initiatives.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of enterprise VMware migrations.
• Assess environments and develop migration strategies.
• Support VMware-to-VMware and VMware-to-cloud migrations.
• Define future-state infrastructure with architects/engineers.
• Develop procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Support testing, cutover planning, and execution.
• Troubleshoot migration issues and provide resolutions.
• Participate in customer meetings and technical reviews.
• Deliver recommendations to improve scalability and performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Tools

VMware vSphere

ESXi

vCenter

VMware Engine (VME)

VCF

Zerto

VMware NSX

Job description

We are seeking a Senior VMware Migration Consultant to support large-scale enterprise virtualization modernization and cloud transformation initiatives within a mission-critical government environment. This role will serve as a technical subject matter expert responsible for planning, executing, and guiding complex VMware infrastructure migrations while helping shape future-state virtualization and cloud strategies.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in VMware technologies, enterprise migration projects, and infrastructure modernization efforts. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside architects, engineers, and technical leadership to drive critical transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of enterprise VMware migration initiatives
• Assess current virtualization environments and develop migration strategies
• Support VMware-to-VMware and VMware-to-cloud migration activities
• Partner with architects and engineering teams to define future-state infrastructure solutions
• Provide technical expertise for virtualization, cloud integration, and platform modernization efforts
• Develop migration procedures, standards, and best practices
• Support migration testing, validation, cutover planning, and execution
• Troubleshoot migration-related issues and provide timely resolution
• Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and project planning sessions
• Deliver technical recommendations to improve scalability, performance, and operational efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• 8+ years of VMware infrastructure engineering experience
• Extensive experience supporting enterprise-scale VMware migration projects
• Strong expertise with:
  • VMware vSphere
  • ESXi
  • vCenter
  • Enterprise virtualization platforms
• Experience supporting cloud migration initiatives
• Experience leading technical migration efforts and infrastructure modernization projects
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with VMware Engine (VME) environments
• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) experience
• Zerto replication and migration experience
• Hybrid cloud architecture experience
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) environments
• Automation experience related to infrastructure deployment and management
• Familiarity with VMware NSX and enterprise storage technologies

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to support large-scale infrastructure modernization efforts
• Exposure to next-generation virtualization and cloud technologies
• High-visibility role working closely with technical leadership and architects
• Long-term engagement supporting enterprise transformation initiatives
• Opportunity to influence migration strategy and future-state infrastructure planning

Work Environment

• Primarily remote
• Occasional travel as needed
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Mission-focused infrastructure modernization efforts

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience as a VMware Engineer, Virtualization Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Engineer, VMware Administrator, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, or VMware Architect are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Spring, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $85.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.