IT Contractors - Windows Server Migration

The project covers roughly 150 virtual servers running on VMware, hosting Active Directory, file and print, web and business applications.

• Audit the existing Windows Server 2016 instances, identifying roles, features, applications and dependancies
  
  


• Build replacement Windows Server 2025 servers from baseline templates and ensure configurations meet company standard build specifications
  
  


• Migrate file servers, shares and permissions using Storage Migration Service or equivalent tools
  
  


• Migrate internal services and other infrastructure roles
  
  


• Work with application owners to test and migrate business applications
  
  


• Follow company change control processes, raising chang requests and provide out-of-hours cutover support where required
  
  


• Decommission legacy servers securely, following documented processes, once migration is signed off  
  
  

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK - these roles do not offer sponsorship visas and there will be a requirement that some site based work/attendance will be required either in Radstock or Livingston     
  
  


• Strong background working with Windows Server in a business environment
  
  


• Hands-on experience with Windows Server 2025 including new featuers and deprecated components
  
  


• Experience with VMware vSphere
  
  


• Sound understanding of server hardening, patching anf backup/restore 
  
  


• Work within strict change management processes
  
  


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to both technical and non technical audiences   
  
  

Beneficial skills:

• Microsoft certifications in Windows Server
  
  


• Experience of mass server migration projects.