Supports GA TECHs OITs Web Modernization by migrating websites from legacy Plesk to working with GT web customers OIT Web Hosting and CampusPress to deliver smooth accessible transitions aligned with standards.
Complete Description:
Position Overview
TheWeb Migration SpecialistsupportsGA TECHs Office of Information Technologys (OIT) Web Modernization initiative by facilitating the migration of websites from the legacy Plesk hosting platform to Georgia Techs centralized web hosting service role works closely with Georgia Tech web customers the OIT Web Hosting team and the CampusPress vendor to ensure smooth efficient and accessible website transitions that align with institutional standards and best practices. Local candidates only as the selected candidate will be required to come to the office 2-3 days a week. Schedule TBD.
Required Skills: (3-5 years experience):
WordPress CMS Expertise
Experience building managing and migrating WordPress-based websites including migration best practices such as:
SEO preservation (e.g. redirects)
Content integrity and validation
Accessibility considerations during migration
Functional Requirements & Solution Mapping
Ability to assess site functionality requirements (e.g. forms workflows search events integrations) and recommend appropriate solutions usingcomparable plugins or native features available within the platform including identifying alternatives when custom or unsupported plugins are in use.
Customer Engagement & Communication
Strong ability to work directly with customers to:
Gather and clarify requirements
Recommend appropriate solutions using the platform
Clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Web Accessibility Best Practices
Working knowledge ofWCAG guidelinesand accessible web design standards with the ability to identify and address accessibility issues during migrations
DNS & Domain Configuration Fundamentals
Understanding of basic DNS concepts and domain configuration including setting up and validating site URLs (e.g. custom domains subdomains) and coordinating DNS updates required for migrating sites to
Prioritization & Planning
Ability to prioritize and sequence website migrations based on factors such as:
Site visibility and audience reach
Technical complexity
Institutional impact (high-profile vs. low-profile sites)
Preferred Skills:
Git / Version Control
Familiarity with Git or similar version control systems for managing web code and supporting deployment workflows
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Intake & Tracking
Design maintain and manage an intake process (e.g. online form and tracking mechanism) to capture and monitor customer requests for migrating sites from Plesk to
Customer Engagement & Migration Planning
Collaborate with GT web customers to:
Assess readiness for migration
Prioritize migration requests
Plan and execute site transitions in alignment with project timelines and standards
Vendor & Team Collaboration
Serve as a liaison between theCampusPress vendorOIT Web Hosting team and end users to coordinate migration activities troubleshoot issues and ensure successful outcomes
Documentation & Reporting
Document migration processes customer communications and site status to ensure transparency continuity and knowledge sharing across the team
NOTE:Send your resume to Work Schedule: HybridCandidates should be local to AtlantaGAShort Description:Supports GA TECHs OITs Web Modernization by migrating websites from legacy Plesk to working with GT web customers OIT Web Hosting and CampusPress to deliver smooth accessible transitions aligned w...
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Work Schedule: Hybrid
Candidates should be local to AtlantaGA
Short Description:
Supports GA TECHs OITs Web Modernization by migrating websites from legacy Plesk to working with GT web customers OIT Web Hosting and CampusPress to deliver smooth accessible transitions aligned with standards.
Complete Description:
Position Overview
TheWeb Migration SpecialistsupportsGA TECHs Office of Information Technologys (OIT) Web Modernization initiative by facilitating the migration of websites from the legacy Plesk hosting platform to Georgia Techs centralized web hosting service role works closely with Georgia Tech web customers the OIT Web Hosting team and the CampusPress vendor to ensure smooth efficient and accessible website transitions that align with institutional standards and best practices. Local candidates only as the selected candidate will be required to come to the office 2-3 days a week. Schedule TBD.
Required Skills: (3-5 years experience):
WordPress CMS Expertise
Experience building managing and migrating WordPress-based websites including migration best practices such as:
SEO preservation (e.g. redirects)
Content integrity and validation
Accessibility considerations during migration
Functional Requirements & Solution Mapping
Ability to assess site functionality requirements (e.g. forms workflows search events integrations) and recommend appropriate solutions usingcomparable plugins or native features available within the platform including identifying alternatives when custom or unsupported plugins are in use.
Customer Engagement & Communication
Strong ability to work directly with customers to:
Gather and clarify requirements
Recommend appropriate solutions using the platform
Clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Web Accessibility Best Practices
Working knowledge ofWCAG guidelinesand accessible web design standards with the ability to identify and address accessibility issues during migrations
DNS & Domain Configuration Fundamentals
Understanding of basic DNS concepts and domain configuration including setting up and validating site URLs (e.g. custom domains subdomains) and coordinating DNS updates required for migrating sites to
Prioritization & Planning
Ability to prioritize and sequence website migrations based on factors such as:
Site visibility and audience reach
Technical complexity
Institutional impact (high-profile vs. low-profile sites)
Preferred Skills:
Git / Version Control
Familiarity with Git or similar version control systems for managing web code and supporting deployment workflows
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Intake & Tracking
Design maintain and manage an intake process (e.g. online form and tracking mechanism) to capture and monitor customer requests for migrating sites from Plesk to
Customer Engagement & Migration Planning
Collaborate with GT web customers to:
Assess readiness for migration
Prioritize migration requests
Plan and execute site transitions in alignment with project timelines and standards
Vendor & Team Collaboration
Serve as a liaison between theCampusPress vendorOIT Web Hosting team and end users to coordinate migration activities troubleshoot issues and ensure successful outcomes
Documentation & Reporting
Document migration processes customer communications and site status to ensure transparency continuity and knowledge sharing across the team