Job Technical Lead/ Manager

Server Migration Lead

My Dublin-based client is actively recruiting a Server Migration Lead to join their team on an initial 6 month contract.

Job Responsibilities

  • Working with the Technical Lead responsible for a group of mixed servers being migrated. From Desk Checking to Sign Off of Migration Slot.
  • Working with IBM windows delivery teams and test teams as agreed to ensure the successful migration of the servers.
  • Engage in technical discussions
  • Raise any concerns with Lead Architect pre-migration
  • Analyse the servers and how they are used by Applications
  • Meet with Application and support teams to leverage their knowledge and experience
  • Support the creation of the Runbook Migration
  • Engage in trouble shooting when required
  • If assigned as the migration engineer for that change perform the migration steps (z-install tool, etc.)

Essential and Desirable Skills

  • You will need to be technical and ‘hands-on’.
  • Extensive experience required of:
    • Windows Server OS
    • VMWare, ESXi 6.x
    • Active Directory Domain Controller, CSSM, IIS Server, SQL Server,
  • Also experience preferably of:
    • Zinstall
    • IEMT (IIS Easy Migration Tool)
    • Print Server, File-share, SharePoint, MQ, Connect Direct
    • JBoss, IBM WebSphere, IBM HTTP Server
  • Excellent Communication Skills and High level of experience in trouble shooting and categorising issues (group polices, security, application related etc) is essential
  • Good technical knowledge of network protocols and related technologies, and a variety of platforms.
  • Some knowledge of information security and risk control frameworks such as COBiT, NIST, ISO 27001, ISO 27002.
  • Knowledge of PCI is preferred.

Educational Requirements

  • 3rd Level qualification in IT is preferred.