Migration Specialist - Virtualisation

The successful applicant will 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.

- £375 - £425 p/d Inside IR35
- Hybrid working (Birmingham based)

Core Technical Skills

1. 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 native backup tools like Proxmox Backup Server.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Networking & Firewall Configuration
- Understanding of virtual bridges, VLANs, and Proxmox's firewall model.
- Ability to replicate VMware's virtual networking setup in Proxmox.

5. 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

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

7. Documentation & Communication
- Clear documentation of implementation, migration steps, rollback plans, and system changes.
- 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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