Windows Migration Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by 1749896900
£500 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London
Summary: The role of Windows Migration Engineer involves leading a significant server migration project for a key client, with a focus on upgrading Windows Servers and addressing legacy systems. The contract is outside IR35, offering £500 per day for an initial duration of 6 months, with potential for extension. The consultant will be responsible for preparation, server builds, testing, and technical validation, requiring extensive experience in Windows Server migrations and VMware environments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a large-scale Windows Server migration programme.
- Upgrade servers running Windows Servers and address legacy systems.
- Take ownership of preparation, server builds, testing, and technical validation.
- Perform in-depth business and technical testing across Windows Servers and platforms.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in Windows Server migrations and upgrades.
- Strong expertise in VMware environments.
- In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and Windows Services management.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration tasks.
- Understanding of backup, restore, disaster recovery processes, and patching best practices.
- Exceptional troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Windows Migration Engineer– Outside IR35 Contract – £500/day – London/Remote
We are working with one of our key clients to secure an experienced Windows Migration Engineer to lead a major server migration project. This contract offers £500 per day, sits outside IR35, and will run for an initial 6 months, with strong potential for extension as the project progresses.
The successful consultant will take full ownership of a large-scale Windows Server migration programme. The scope includes upgrading servers currently running Windows Servers, and addressing a small number of additional legacy systems.
This role requires a proven subject matter expert in Windows Server migrations who is comfortable operating across multiple environments that include a complex mix of both legacy and modern business applications. The consultant will take the lead on preparation, server builds, testing, and technical validation. Working alongside the client’s internal engineers, the consultant will perform in-depth business and technical testing across Windows Servers and platforms.
In addition to significant experience in Windows Server upgrades and large-scale migrations, strong expertise in VMware environments is essential. The role requires in-depth knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Windows Services management, and proficiency with PowerShell scripting for automation and configuration tasks. A strong understanding of backup, restore, disaster recovery processes, and patching best practices is also required. Exceptional troubleshooting, documentation, communication and stakeholder management skills are key to success.
For more information on this Windows Migration Engineer contract, contact William.Heath@ganymedesolutions.co.uk or call Will on 07773034739.
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