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
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.
Salary Description
$90,000K - $200,000K