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Windows Server Migration And Application Remediation Engineer Contract
Job summary
A consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a hands-on Infrastructure Engineer for Windows Server Migration. The role involves system assessments, application remediation, and executing migrations. Ideal candidates should have over 6 years of experience in Windows Server administration and strong SQL skills. This is a contract position with an immediate start available.
Qualifications
- 6+ years' experience in Windows Server administration and migration.
- Strong SQL Server experience including SSIS and jobs.
- Experience in ITIL / CAB / governance-driven environments.
Responsibilities
- Assess Windows Server systems and decide on an upgrade or migration.
- Execute server migrations and decommissions according to governance.
- Document migration plans and rollback procedures.
Skills
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Windows Server Migration and Application Remediation Engineer Contract
We're looking for a hands‑on Infrastructure Engineer with strong Windows Server and application remediation experience to support our client's infrastructure modernisation and obsolescence programme.
This role focuses on analysing and upgrading Windows Server.
- Assess Windows Server systems and decide between upgrade, migration, or decommission.
- Perform detailed dependency analysis across applications, databases, IIS sites, SSIS packages, and scheduled jobs.
- Execute server migrations and decommissions in line with governance and CAB requirements.
- Remediate application‑level issues: update config files, connection strings, and SSIS packages for compatibility.
- Use PowerShell, SQL, or batch scripts to automate environment analysis and reporting.
- Maintain and upgrade ActiveBatch or similar job‑scheduling platforms.
- Document migration plans, rollback procedures, and audit evidence for compliance teams.
- Collaborate with application owners, DBAs, and infrastructure teams throughout the migration lifecycle.
- 6+ years' experience in Windows Server administration and migration.
- Proficient with Active Directory, IIS, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
- Strong SQL Server experience (SSIS, jobs, connections, data validation).
- Solid PowerShell scripting for automation and remediation tasks.
- Ability to understand and adjust .NET application configurations (web.config, XML, connection strings).
- Exposure to ActiveBatch, Control‑M, or other job scheduling tools.
- Experienced in ITIL / CAB / governance‑driven environments.
- Azure Migrate / VMware migration or cloud readiness experience.
- Familiarity with COBIT / ISO / financial sector compliance.
- Background in application support or technical migration projects.
- Hands‑on, detail‑oriented engineer comfortable across infrastructure and application layers.
- Analytical thinker with strong troubleshooting and documentation ability.
- Excellent communicator who collaborates well across teams.
- Available for an immediate contract start.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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