AWS Cloud Migration Engineer

Description

Are you looking to take the next step in your career as an AWS Cloud Migration Engineer? Let's chat and see if we are a good match!

Opportunity

Virtual Service Operations is searching for an AWS Cloud Migration Engineer to join our team. This role will be migrating on-premise (or existing cloud) infrastructure to AWS, using AWS's native migration tools, then validating everything works and documenting the process.

Key Responsibilities

Server Migration Execution (AWS MGN)

Install and configure AWS MGN replication agents on source Windows and Linux servers

Configure replication settings (dedicated replication servers, staging subnets, encryption)

Execute test cutovers and validate server functionality in target VPC

Perform production cutovers during approved maintenance windows (business hours only)

Execute post-cutover validation: DNS, connectivity, services, monitoring Database Migration

Database Migration (AWS DMS)

Configure and manage DMS replication instances for 5 SQL Server databases

Set up continuous data replication (CDC) with integrity validation

Coordinate schema conversion and testing with OIG database team

Validate data integrity post-cutover using checksums and record counts

Data Transfer (AWS DataSync)

Configure DataSync tasks for bulk data movement

Monitor transfer progress, troubleshoot bandwidth/latency issues

Validate file integrity via built-in checksum verification

Automation & Scripting

Develop and execute pre/post-migration PowerShell and Python scripts

Contribute to the Automated Server Mapping Framework (SOW Deliverable D-06)

Build rollback procedures per wave (SOW Deliverable D-08)

Contribute to operational runbooks (SOW Deliverable D-12)

Documentation & Governance

Participate in per-wave readiness reviews and Go/No-Go gates

Document migration decisions, issues, and workarounds

Contribute to Well-Architected Reviews per wave

Maintain tagging standards: Org:OIG, Env:[prod/dev/uat], Application:[name], Use:[function]

Skills

AWS MGN -agent deployment, replication configuration, test/production cutovers

AWS DMS -continuous replication, CDC, SQL Server source/target

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 -AD, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file shares, RDS

Linux (RHEL/CentOS) -services, networking, storage, log management

Networking -VPC design, security groups, NACLs, Route 53 Resolver, Direct Connect

AWS GovCloud -FIPS endpoints, PrivateLink, KMS encryption, regional constraints

FedRAMP High environments -separation of duties, least-privilege IAM, audit logging

Nice to Have

Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise on AWS

Informatica migration or deployment experience

Splunk on AWS deployment

Familiarity with federal security processes

Requirements

Must be willing to work 2 days onsite in D.C.

Tier 4 - High-Risk Public Trust (SF-85P) (equivalent to TS) required

Please note that this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status

What is Important to Us

You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.

You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.

Your problem-solving skills are excellent.

You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.

You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you

As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO

VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers

Salary Description

$90,000K - $200,000K

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