At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the migration of virtual machines from VMware to Oracle KVM with hands-on execution.
- Company: Local Authority seeking skilled engineers for impactful projects.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate of £700, flexible working arrangements, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on complex projects with significant impact on infrastructure.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and enhance your skills in cutting-edge migration technologies.
- Qualifications: Hands-on experience with Oracle KVM and strong VMware administration skills required.
A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Oracle KVM Migration Engineer to deliver a hands-on migration of virtual machines from a VMware environment to physical hosts running Oracle KVM. This is a delivery-focused role requiring an engineer who can plan, configure, execute, test, and optimise the migration end-to-end. Candidates with purely advisory or consultancy experience will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute the migration of workloads from VMware to Oracle KVM physical hosts.
- Configure and optimise Oracle KVM environments for performance, resilience, and scalability.
- Migrate virtual machines, applications, and data with minimal downtime.
- Perform testing, validation, and troubleshooting throughout the migration process.
- Implement backup, recovery, monitoring, and high-availability solutions.
- Document configurations, migration activities, and post-migration outcomes.
Essential Experience:
- Proven hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and managing Oracle KVM.
- Strong VMware administration and VM migration experience.
- Solid knowledge of Linux, enterprise infrastructure, storage, networking, and performance tuning.
- Experience delivering complex migration projects from planning through to implementation and validation.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
Oracle Migration Engineer employer: CPR
At CPR, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our London and Birmingham locations provide unique opportunities for professional growth within a major infrastructure programme, where employees can thrive in a supportive environment while managing high-value contracts. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on meaningful work, we ensure that our team members are equipped with the tools and resources they need to succeed.
