Required skills
Languages: German
Job description
Seeking an EMC VMAX Storage Expert for a datacenter migration project in Frankfurt, involving the physical relocation and migration of EMC VMAX storage arrays over a weekend.
Project overview
Dear Sir or Madam,
NEVOTEC IT-Service GmbH has been supporting system houses and IT service providers in the successful implementation of nationwide IT projects and in filling open positions with qualified IT experts for over 12 years.
For a current project requirement, we are looking for qualified personnel support with the following profile:
Project Title: EMC VMAX Storage Expert for Datacenter Migration in Frankfurt
Requirements
Project Context:
As part of the closure of data hall B-E7 at DXC Corporate, all IT infrastructure components must be relocated to data hall B-E2. This includes, among other things, an EMC VMAX 250F/FX storage array, which is currently under a support contract with Evernex. The migration will take place in a tightly scheduled window over the weekend *.
If interested, we look forward to your feedback and the submission of a comprehensive CV or IT skill profile via email.
Important note: Please only apply if you actually meet the above requirements and the required knowledge and experience are clearly evident from your submitted profile.
We are available at any time for any questions.
- In-depth experience in the operation and management of EMC VMAX storage systems (ideally VMAX 250F/FX or comparable models)
- Proven project experience in datacenter migrations, especially in controlled shutdowns and startups of SAN/storage infrastructures
- Confident use of storage health checks, diagnostic, and monitoring tools to assess system status before and after migrations
- Very good knowledge of integrating storage systems into complex IT environments (VMware, Citrix, physical servers, backup systems)
- Experience working with support service providers (e.g., Evernex) and handling escalating incidents
- Strong communication skills and team orientation for coordination with multiple stakeholders during critical migration windows
- Flexibility and high commitment for weekend work and readiness for short-term problem resolution
- Independent, structured, and results-oriented way of working, even under time pressure
Project details
13.11.2026 (Friday)
3 days *, weekend)
Extension Option: No (one-time migration project)
Utilization: Full-time during migration window
100% on-site - Frankfurt
900.00 EUR / All-in
Job Type: Freelance (Freelancer)
Field of Activity:
- Performing a comprehensive health check of the EMC VMAX 250F/FX storage infrastructure before the migration begins to ensure system stability
- Planning and coordinated execution of the controlled shutdown of the VMAX storage systems on Friday, 13.11., from approx. 8:10 PM in coordination with the client and upstream team
- Accompanying the physical relocation of the storage arrays from data hall B-E7 to B-E2 and checking the professional cabling after the location change
- Controlled startup of the VMAX systems on Saturday, 14.11., from approx. 1:30 PM and performing a detailed health check to rule out transport damage
- Support with the migration of workloads and acceptance tests together with the responsible server and virtualization teams
- Readiness for troubleshooting on Sunday, 15.11., for post-migration problems that may arise within the scope of the existing support contract (Evernex)
- Close communication with the client, the on-site team, and the involved network and system administrators during the entire migration window
- Start: 2026-11
- Remote: onsite
- Location: Frankfurt, Deutschland, DE
- Rate: 113-113 EUR/h
- Languages: German
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