Secret Cloud Migration Engineer (SME) - Remote

Insight Global - Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Remote - Fairfax, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Cloud Migration Engineer (SME) will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing the migration of applications and infrastructure to cloud-based platforms. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop migration strategies, perform risk assessments, and ensure successful project completion while optimizing cloud performance, scalability, and security.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop cloud migration strategies.
• Perform comprehensive assessments of existing on-premises systems, applications, and infrastructure to identify migration requirements and dependencies.
• Design and implement migration plans, including selecting the appropriate cloud platform, defining resource requirements, and establishing migration timelines.
• Coordinate and execute the migration of applications, data, and infrastructure to cloud-based environments, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot migration activities, addressing any issues or roadblocks that may arise during the process.
• Optimize the performance, scalability, and security of cloud infrastructure by implementing best practices and leveraging cloud-native services.
• Develop and implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans for cloud-based environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and enforce cloud security policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams regarding cloud technologies, tools, and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in cloud computing and migration strategies, and propose innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop a migration plan that outlines the steps involved in the migration, the timeline, and the budget.
• Identify any risks or challenges that need to be addressed.
• Execute the migration plan, which may involve migrating data, applications, and workloads to the cloud, as well as configuring and testing the new environment.
• Troubleshoot any problems that arise.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance & ability to obtain Agency Suitability
• 7+ years of experience in cloud computing
• Bachelor's degree
• Proven experience as a Cloud Migration Engineer or a similar role, with a track record of successfully executing cloud migration projects.
• Familiarity with AWS Migration Service (MGN) to allow for lift and shift migrations
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Familiarity with cloud migration tools (AWS Migrate), methodologies, and best practices
• Solid understanding of networking, virtualization, and infrastructure concepts
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Terraform) for automation and infrastructure provisioning
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect)
• Relevant virtualization certifications (e.g., VMware VCAP, Microsoft Enterprise Administrator Expert)