SENIOR CLOUD MIGRATION ENGINEER

$144,231 - $179,520/Yr

GovCIO - Concord, NH

Full-time - Senior

Concord, NH

About the position

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Cloud Migration Engineer to lead the planning, management, and execution of cloud migration projects. This role requires a strong background in cloud computing and migration strategies, with responsibilities including collaboration with cross-functional teams, risk assessments, and ensuring the successful transition of applications and infrastructure to cloud-based platforms. The ideal candidate will also provide technical guidance to optimize 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

• High School diploma with 10+ years of cloud migration engineering experience (or commensurate experience).
• Proven experience as a Cloud Migration Engineer or a similar role, with a track record of successfully executing cloud migration projects.
• 3+ years of experience in cloud computing.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Familiarity with cloud migration tools, 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.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.
• Relevant virtualization certifications (e.g., VMware VCAP, Microsoft Enterprise Administrator Expert) are a plus.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts.

Nice-to-haves

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