Remote IT Consultant Symphony ILS Migration.

Remote IT Consultant Symphony ILS Migration.

Posted 1 week ago by Softthink Solutions, Inc.

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Summary: STSI is looking for an experienced IT consultant to assist a federal government library with the migration of its Symphony Integrated Library System (ILS). The role involves providing advisory and coaching support remotely, ensuring that library staff can perform system actions under strict security protocols. The consultant will guide the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of the Symphony application and Microsoft SQL Server. This position requires a strong background in library systems and database management, along with excellent communication skills for remote collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Guide Library staff through fresh installation of the Symphony application and Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) on a STIG-hardened Linux server
  • Advise on version alignment between the new installation and the existing production environment
  • Identify and advise on STIG-related security exceptions, permission adjustments, and configuration settings required for Symphony and MSSQL to function properly
  • Consult on Oracle legacy database export procedures and configuration backup execution
  • Provide toolset and step-by-step guidance for ANSEL-to-Unicode character set conversion
  • Assist Library staff with database restoration and import of converted Unicode data into the new MSSQL instance
  • Support smoke testing and initial system validation on the new server
  • Advise network engineers on DNS record updates to redirect library traffic to the new environment
  • Guide Enterprise discovery layer configuration for connectivity verification

Key Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with Symphony ILS (installation, configuration, migration)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) installation, database import/restore
  • Experience with Oracle database export and legacy data extraction
  • Familiarity with STIG-hardened Linux environments and working within security-constrained configurations
  • Knowledge of ANSEL-to-Unicode data conversion for bibliographic/library records
  • Experience with DNS configuration and enterprise discovery layer connectivity
  • Strong communication skills ability to coach and guide staff remotely in real time
  • Comfortable working via MS Teams or equivalent screen-sharing tools

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:
Job Title: Remote IT Consultant Symphony ILS Migration.
Work Authorization: Location: RemoteOverview :
STSI is seeking an experienced IT consultant to support a federal government library with a Symphony Integrated Library System (ILS) migration. Due to strict security protocols, the consultant will work entirely in an advisory and coaching capacity via remote screen-sharing Library staff will perform all direct system actions. The consultant will provide real-time guidance, troubleshooting, and technical instructions throughout the engagement.
Key Responsibilities
  • Guide Library staff through fresh installation of the Symphony application and Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) on a STIG-hardened Linux server
  • Advise on version alignment between the new installation and the existing production environment
  • Identify and advise on STIG-related security exceptions, permission adjustments, and configuration settings required for Symphony and MSSQL to function properly
  • Consult on Oracle legacy database export procedures and configuration backup execution
  • Provide toolset and step-by-step guidance for ANSEL-to-Unicode character set conversion
  • Assist Library staff with database restoration and import of converted Unicode data into the new MSSQL instance
  • Support smoke testing and initial system validation on the new server
  • Advise network engineers on DNS record updates to redirect library traffic to the new environment
  • Guide Enterprise discovery layer configuration for connectivity verification
Required Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with Symphony ILS (installation, configuration, migration)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) installation, database import/restore
  • Experience with Oracle database export and legacy data extraction
  • Familiarity with STIG-hardened Linux environments and working within security-constrained configurations
  • Knowledge of ANSEL-to-Unicode data conversion for bibliographic/library records
  • Experience with DNS configuration and enterprise discovery layer connectivity
  • Strong communication skills ability to coach and guide staff remotely in real time
  • Comfortable working via MS Teams or equivalent screen-sharing tools
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