Infrastructure Contractor to refresh a full on-premises IT environment for a manufacturer near Watford/ North London (under 50 users). - Must have own transport as is inaccessible by public transport.
This is a focused, high-impact contract that requires deep technical expertise in Windows server migration and virtualisation. Note: This is an infrastructure and software refresh; no new physical hardware is being procured.
Important Note on Location & Access
Please be advised that this client site is not easily accessible via public transport. The successful candidate must have their own reliable vehicle to travel to and from the North London location daily.
Scope of Work
The successful contractor will be responsible for the end-to-end migration and configuration of the existing environment, specifically including:
1.Server Migration: Migrating all existing on-premises server instances to the Windows Server 2022 operating system.
2.Virtualisation: Managing and updating the existing Hyper-V environment.
3.Core Directory Services: Implementing and configuring a new Domain Controller (DC).
4.Mail Server Transition: Migrating the existing mail system to a new Kerio Mail Server deployment.
5.User Access: Setting up and configuring new Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and application servers for the user base.
6.Documentation: Providing full, detailed documentation of the new environment and processes.
Required Skills & Experience
Essential Transport: Must possess own vehicle for daily travel to the North London site.
Deep Expertise: Proven track record of successfully planning and executing on-premises Windows Server migrations (to 2022).
Virtualisation: Expert proficiency in managing and administering Hyper-V.
Mail Systems: Direct experience implementing and migrating data to Kerio Connect (Kerio Mail Server) is highly advantageous.
Networking/Directory: Strong knowledge of Domain Controller setup, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
Remote Access: Proven ability to configure and secure Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments.
Highly Beneficial: Practical experience with Linux server environments will be a significant advantage.
Contractor Mindset: Excellent time management, ability to work independently, and strong communication skills.
How to Apply
If you are an available infrastructure expert with the necessary skills and transport, ready to take on this focused project in North London, please submit your most recent CV detailing your migration experience, alongside your desired daily contract rate and immediate availability.
Interviews are being arranged this week.
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