BA - Data Center

at Apex Systems in

SKOKIE, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Description:

Business Analyst -

Data Center Role Title:

Business Analyst -

Data Center Location:

Remote Engagement:

Contract through end of year

Domain:

Data center consolidation, colocation migration, infrastructure / applications (healthcare environment) Role Overview This Business Analyst will focus on the data center consolidation and colocation migration program, with an immediate goal to plan and support the decommissioning of three data centers by year‑end.

The role centers on:

Understanding what applications and servers are in each data center Determining what it will take (technically and organizationally) to move them into colocation sites or other destinations Identifying re‑IP challenges, hard‑coded IPs, and application‑specific constraints Driving structured engagement with application teams and vendors so infrastructure can execute with clear requirements Key Responsibilities 1. Data center inventory and scoping Work from existing inventories of servers and applications for: The two Swedish data centers The one Plainfield data center Validate what exists in each location: Servers, applications, OS versions, IP ranges Application ownership and vendor relationships Confirm and refine inventories to ensure leadership has an accurate and actionable picture of what must be moved, upgraded, or left in place. 2. Application and vendor discovery for colocation moves For each application / system in scope: Engage application owners and vendors to understand: Whether the application can be moved as‑is Whether it can tolerate re‑IP or has hard‑coded IP addresses What steps, environmental changes, or downtime windows are required Identify cases where: A new environment must be built (e.g., due to vendor requirements) Vendor or FDA‑related constraints limit upgrade/migration options Document how each application can be moved and what dependencies exist. 3. Analyze level of effort and requirements Translate discovery into clear, structured requirements for each application/data center component, such as: Level of effort to move Need for vendor involvement Downtime / cutover strategy Whether an in‑place move is possible or whether an intermediate location is required Differentiate between: Short‑term colocation move requirements Overlapping life cycle considerations 4. Planning inputs for data center decommissioning Provide the program with: A prioritized list of applications/servers per data center A view of which systems can move, which require exceptions, and which may need intermediate solutions if they cannot move by deadline.

Help leadership ensure that:

If something remains in a data center after closure date, it is due to an explicit, documented decision, not lack of visibility or planning. 5. Documentation and ongoing tracking Create structured documentation and tracking mechanisms that: Show the state of each application in relation to the data center consolidation goals. Can be used as a living document as the program evolves. Build dashboards / status reports that: Show progress toward decommissioning each data center Highlight blocked items, owners, and escalations Support communication up to CIO/CTO level. 6. Stakeholder engagement and escalation Work closely with: Infrastructure and data center engineers Application teams across multiple entities Vendors Ensure consistent follow‑through: Schedule and facilitate meetings between app owners and tech owners when needed. Track responses, non‑responses, and missed commitments. Required Experience & Skills Core experience Experience as a Business Analyst on infrastructure / data center / migration-oriented initiatives. Proven track record working in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments involving: Data centers Colocation providers Application teams and third‑party vendors Technical & analytical skills

Understanding of:

Data center architectures and basic migration concepts (e.g., moving to colos) IP addressing and re‑IP challenges, including risks of hard‑coded IPs OS and database components commonly involved in such moves. Strong ability to work with and refine inventories and large data sets. Able to produce clear, structured documentation and dashboards (Excel / Power BI / Tableau or similar). Soft skills Independently motivated, capable of driving their portion of the program without heavy PM oversight. Skilled at cross‑functional coordination and escalation in a large organization. Healthcare experience Nice to have, not required. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account