Windows Server Migration and Application Remediation Engineer Contract

7 hours ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Losika Consulting Full time R1 000 000 - R3 000 000 per year

We're looking for a
hands-on Infrastructure Engineer
with
strong Windows Server and application remediation experience
to support our client's infrastructure modernisation and obsolescence programme.

This role focuses on analysing and upgrading
Windows Server 2012 environments
, identifying dependencies, executing migrations, and remediating application components (such as configs, SSIS packages, and SQL jobs) to ensure seamless post-migration functionality.

You won't be developing new software, but you'll need to be comfortable interpreting and adjusting
.NET configurations, SQL scripts, and job schedules
during system upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess
    Windows Server 2012
    systems and decide between upgrade, migration, or decommission.
  • Perform detailed
    dependency analysis
    across applications, databases, IIS sites, SSIS packages, and scheduled jobs.
  • Execute
    server migrations and decommissions
    in line with governance and CAB requirements.
  • Remediate
    application-level issues
    : update config files, connection strings, and SSIS packages for compatibility.
  • Use
    PowerShell, SQL, or batch scripts
    to automate environment analysis and reporting.
  • Maintain and upgrade
    ActiveBatch
    or similar job-scheduling platforms.
  • Document migration plans, rollback procedures, and audit evidence for compliance teams.
  • Collaborate with
    application owners, DBAs, and infrastructure teams
    throughout the migration lifecycle.

Required Skills

  • 6+ years' experience in
    Windows Server administration and migration
    / 2016 / 2019).
  • Proficient with
    Active Directory, IIS, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
    .
  • Strong
    SQL Server
    experience (SSIS, jobs, connections, data validation).
  • Solid
    PowerShell scripting
    for automation and remediation tasks.
  • Ability to understand and adjust
    .NET application configurations
    , XML, connection strings).
  • Exposure to
    ActiveBatch, Control-M, or other job scheduling tools
    .
  • Experienced in
    ITIL / CAB / governance-driven environments
    .

Advantageous

  • Azure Migrate / VMware migration
    or cloud readiness experience.
  • Familiarity with
    COBIT / ISO / financial sector compliance
    .
  • Background in
    application support or technical migration projects
    .

Ideal Candidate

  • Hands-on, detail-oriented engineer comfortable across
    infrastructure and application layers
    .
  • Analytical thinker with strong troubleshooting and documentation ability.
  • Excellent communicator who collaborates well across teams.
  • Available for an
    immediate contract start
    .

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