Windows Migration Engineer

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Windows Migration Engineer to oversee a significant server migration project in London. This outside IR35 contract offers £500 per day for an initial 6 months, with potential for extension. The successful candidate will be responsible for Windows Server upgrades and require expertise in VMware, Active Directory, and PowerShell scripting. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven subject matter expert in Windows Server migrations with experience in VMware environments.
• In-depth knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Proficiency with PowerShell for automation and configuration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large-scale Windows Server migration programme.
• Perform in-depth technical testing across Windows Servers and platforms.
• Own server builds, preparation, testing, and validation.

Skills

Windows Server upgrades

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Stakeholder management

PowerShell scripting

Tools

VMware

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

Windows Services

Job description

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 [e-mail] or call Will on 07773034739.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation