It depends on what kind of systems you use, build scripts etc. for the deployment. I know a few senior programmers who had similar or more years of experience and moved to deployment positions. I am guessing here(Websphere), but I think you might be doing the deployment on a mainframe system using JCL,
ant scripts and so.
It's an opportunity to learn some new systems, and I wouldn't worry about it too much. I always take it that way.
If it's a temporary position, its alright. Not so sure, if one should take it as a future career path.
