Windows Engineer - Nights

ANS Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Manchester seeks a proactive individual to join their Migrations Team. This key role focuses on managing the consolidation of physical servers in data centers, ensuring seamless relocations while maintaining high service standards. Responsibilities include leading server migrations, collaborating with Project Management and Infrastructure teams, and delivering exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have experience in Windows Systems Administration and a strong commitment to operational excellence. Enjoy flexible working and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days' holiday, plus 5 additional days

Private health insurance

Flexible working options

Company social events

Private Medical Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience installing and configuring Windows Server (2008-2022).
• Understanding of backup and restore processes.
• Proven track record of excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end server relocation process.
• Perform prechecks, benchmarking, and readiness testing.
• Conduct post-migration QA testing and customer handover.

Skills

Windows Systems Administration

Web hosting security best practices

Proven customer service skills

PowerShell scripting

VMWare ESXi

Tools

Windows Server 2019

Hyper-V

Commvault

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to support our ANS Migrations Team on a fixed term basis in a key role focused on consolidating physical servers within ANS data centres. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our Project Management, Support, and Network Infrastructure teams to deliver a seamless consolidation project. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end process of relocating customers' physical servers, ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining high service standards throughout. In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of server relocation activities, acting as the primary technical and coordination point for customers. Your focus will be on delivering a smooth and successful migration experience, aligned with ANS' commitment to operational excellence.

What will I be doing?

• Providing O/S support whilst customers' servers are relocated within the ANS datacentres outside of core office hours (Additional shift allowance included)
• Work with support teams to understand and map out the customers solution
• Build out migration plans in conjuction with the project managers, support teams and the customer
• Perform prechecks, benchmarking and readiness testing
• Perform postchecks to ensure customers servers are working as expected post move
• Perform server restores if neccessary in the event of hardware failures
• Conduct post migration QA testing, customer handover and signoff
• Innovating and aiding in the development of the DC consolidation process
• Developing your expertise in practical Windows Server technology

What will I bring to the role?

• Experience installing, configuring, and supporting most of the following specifics:
  • Windows Systems Administration
    • Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019/2022
    • Active Directory Domain Services
    • Powershell, PowerCLI and/or fundamental scripting methodology
  • Web/DB Technologies
    • IIS
    • MSSQL
    • FTP/FTPS/SFTP
    • Mail management
    • Web hosting security best practices
    • Control Panels (cPanel / Plesk)
  • Hypervisors
    • Working Hyper-V knowledge
    • VMWare ESXi and vSphere
  • Backups Technologies
    • Commvault
    • Bacula
  • HA Technologies
    • Load Balancing
    • Widows Clustering
    • SQL Clustering, Always On, Log Shipping
  • Understanding of Backups and restore processes a benefit
• Proven track record of providing excellent customer service and excellent communication skills.
• An appetite to learn and develop yourself professionally.

At ANS, we've created a place where everyone can be themselves, and we empower our people to get the job done. Openness, ambition, honesty, and passion are what drive us every day. We are bold, courageous, and innovative - and we do it like no other. We invest in our people. In training, development, health and more - we give you the benefits and flexibility to maintain a happy work-life balance. We're proud of the inclusive, fun, dynamic environment we've created. It's a safe space that works for all. You don't have to be a techie to work in tech. Bring your authentic self and find your dream role here. Find out more at LinkedIn pages.

Company benefits

• 25 days' holiday, plus you can buy up to 5 more days
• Birthday off, and an extra celebration day for whatever you want! Tying the knot? You get 5 days' additional holiday in the year you get married. Oh, and 5 volunteer days!
• Private health insurance
• Pension contribution match and 4 x life assurance
• Flexible working and work from anywhere for up to 30 days per year (some exceptions)
• Maternity: 16 weeks' full pay, Paternity: 3 weeks' full pay, Adoption: 16 weeks' full pay
• Company social events - get ready for a jam-packed calendar
• Electric car scheme
• 12 days of personal growth development time, Work from anywhere
• Private Medical Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Volunteer Days
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Personal Development Days
• Ride to Work Scheme