Infrastructure Engineer - Migrations

Job Description

Infrastructure Server Migration Engineer – Separation Project

• London | Hybrid (On-site & Remote)
• 6 months initial contract
• 600 per day (outside)

I am representing a global brand who need a hands-on infrastructure specialist with a passion for complex migrations and hybrid cloud environments. You will be a Server Migration Engineer to support a major M&A separation programme, delivering large-scale server, cloud, and data centre migrations.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end server migration activities across Windows and Linux environments, ensuring systems are securely built, patched, and transitioned to new infrastructure. You’ll work across on-premises and Azure platforms, collaborating with security, cloud, and networking teams to maintain stability and compliance throughout each migration phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute server migrations (physical, virtual, and cloud-based)
• Manage Active Directory separations, OU restructures, and Azure integrations
• Deploy and support Azure Arc, Defender for Cloud, and hybrid management agents
• Apply and validate security baselines and compliance standards
• Coordinate migration waves with technical teams and ensure documentation is up to date

Skills and Technical Areas

• Strong hands-on experience with Windows Server (2016–2022) and/or Linux administration
• Solid understanding of Azure IaaS, Active Directory, and virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Knowledge of networking, , and security principles
• Previous experience in M&A separations, infrastructure carve-outs, or data centre migrations
• Excellent communication, documentation, and troubleshooting skills

Desirable Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Windows Server Hybrid Administrator
• CompTIA Security+, ITIL v4, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), or Kubernetes certification