Webmaster 3
Rate : ALAP
Address: Atlanta GA 30308
Hybrid
The Web Migration Specialist supports Office of Information Technology''s (OIT) Web Modernization initiative by facilitating the migration of websites from the legacy Plesk hosting platform to centralized web hosting service.
This role works closely with Client''s 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 using comparable plugins or native features available within the centralized web hosting service platform, including identifying alternatives when custom or unsupported plugins are in use.
• Customer Engagement & Communication
Strong ability to work directly with customers to:
o Gather and clarify requirements
o Recommend appropriate solutions using the centralized web hosting service platform
o Clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Web Accessibility Best Practices
Working knowledge of WCAG guidelines and 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 centralized web hosting service.
• 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 centralized web hosting service
• Customer Engagement & Migration Planning
Collaborate with Client web customers to:
o Assess readiness for migration
o Prioritize migration requests
o Plan and execute site transitions in alignment with project timelines and standards
• Vendor & Team Collaboration
Serve as a liaison between the CampusPress vendor, OIT 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
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
Building, managing, and migrating WordPress-based websites. Required 3 Years
Ability to assess site functionality requirements (e.g., forms, workflows, search, events, integrations) and recommend appropriate solutions. Required 3 Years
Working knowledge of WCAG guidelines and accessible web design standards, with the ability to identify and address accessibility issues during migrati Required 3 Years
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