Data Migration and Testing Project Manager - SP1

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced specialist for a role focusing on VMware-to-Proxmox migrations. Your expertise in virtualization, Linux, and practical migration experience will be essential for ensuring service continuity in critical environments. This hybrid role is based in Birmingham, offering competitive daily rates.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of VMware vSphere/ESXi environments.
• Comfort with Linux CLI; ability to troubleshoot system issues.
• Knowledge of backup strategies before and after migration.

Responsibilities

• Perform VMware-to-Proxmox migrations efficiently.
• Document implementation, migration steps, and rollback plans.
• Liaise with stakeholders in healthcare or charity environments.

Skills

Virtualisation Expertise

Linux Fluency

Migration Experience

Tools

Monday.com

Proxmox Backup Server

qemu-img

virt-v2v

Job description

Job Description

The successful applicant should have had a successful VMware-to-Proxmox migration or a very similar proven track record. They will require a blend of virtualisation expertise, Linux fluency, and practical migration experience.

• £350 - £425 p/d
• Hybrid working pattern
• Location: Birmingham sites

Core Technical Skills

Strong Virtualisation Background

• Deep understanding of VMware vSphere/ESXi environments, including VM configuration, storage, and networking.
• Familiarity with Proxmox VE architecture, including clustering, storage models, and backup tools like Proxmox Backup Server.

Linux Systems Administration

• Proxmox is Debian-based, so comfort with Linux CLI, shell scripting, and system services is essential.
• Ability to troubleshoot boot issues, kernel modules, and hardware compatibility.

Migration Tooling & Disk Conversion

• Experience with converting VMDK to QCOW2 or RAW formats.
• Familiarity with tools like qemu-img, virt-v2v, or Proxmox's built-in import wizard
• Equally able to build new Windows 2019 Servers rebuilding services and systems where needed.

Networking & Firewall Configuration

• Understanding of virtual bridges, VLANs, and Proxmox's firewall model.
• Ability to replicate VMware's virtual networking setup in Proxmox.

Backup & Recovery Planning

• Knowledge of backup strategies pre- and post-migration.
• Experience with tools like Nakivo (which supports both VMware and Proxmox) or Proxmox Backup Server.

Soft Skills & Project Readiness
Pre-Migration Planning

• Ability to map out dependencies, assess VM compatibility, and plan for downtime.
• Use Monday.com to project manage.
• Familiarity with licensing implications and vendor support transitions (e.g. from VMware to open-source Proxmox).

Documentation & Communication

• Clear documentation of implementation, migration steps, rollback plans, and system changes.
• The ability to liaise with stakeholders, especially in healthcare or charity environments where service continuity is critical and uptime must remain constant.

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