Windows Migration Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Windows Migration Engineer for a contract role in London. This position involves leading large-scale server migrations, requiring expertise in Windows Server, VMware, and related technologies. The consultant will be responsible for testing, validations, and ensuring a smooth migration process while collaborating with internal teams. Strong communication and troubleshooting skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Windows Server upgrades and large-scale migrations is essential.
• Requires in-depth expertise in VMware and management of multiple business applications.
• Knowledge of backup and recovery processes is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, server builds, testing, and technical validation for migrations.
• Conduct in-depth business and technical testing across servers and platforms.
• Manage and document the legacy and modern systems involved in migrations.

Skills

Windows Server migration

VMware

PowerShell scripting

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Windows Migration Engineer Outside IR35 Contract GBP500/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 GBP500 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 (url removed) or call Will on (phone number removed).

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