The role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to support our ANS Migrations Team on a fixed term basis in a key role focused on consolidating physical servers within ANS data centres.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our Project Management, Support, and Network Infrastructure teams to deliver a seamless consolidation project. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end process of relocating customers’ physical servers, ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining high service standards throughout.
In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of server relocation activities, acting as the primary technical and coordination point for customers. Your focus will be on delivering a smooth and successful migration experience, aligned with ANS’ commitment to operational excellence.
What will I be doing?
* Providing O/S support whilst customers’ servers are relocated within the ANS datacentres outside of core office hours (Additional shift allowance included)
* Work with support teams to understand and map out the customers solution
* Build out migration plans in conjuction with the project managers, support teams and the customer
* Perform prechecks, benchmarking and readiness testing
* Perform postchecks to ensure customers servers are working as expected post move
* Perform server restores if neccessary in the event of hardware failures
* Conduct post migration QA testing, customer handover and signoff
* Innovating and aiding in the development of the DC consolidation process
* Developing your expertise in practical Windows Server technology
What will I bring to the role?
* Experience installing, configuring, and supporting most of the following specifics:
o Windows Systems Administration
+ Windows Server 2008/2012/2016/2019/2022
+ Active Directory Domain Services
+ Powershell, PowerCLI and/or fundamental scripting menthodology
o Web/DB Technologies
+ IIS
+ MSSQL
+ FTP/FTPS/SFTP
+ Mail management
+ Web hosting security best practices
+ Control Panels (cPanel / Plesk)
o Hypervisors
+ Working Hyper-V knowledge
+ VMWare ESXi and vSphere
o Backups Technologies
+ Commvault
+ Bacula
o HA Technologies
+ Load Balancing
+ Widows Clustering
+ SQL Clustering, Always On, Log Shipping
o Understanding of Backups and restore processes a benefit
o Proven track record of providing excellent customer service to customers or excellent communication skills.
o Proven track record of providing excellent customer service with excellent communication skills.
o An appetite to learn and develop yourself professionally.