AWS Cloud Migration Engineer

VSO Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

VSO Inc. is seeking an AWS Cloud Migration Engineer to lead hybrid migrations from on‑prem or existing cloud to AWS using native migration tools. You will configure MGN, DMS, and DataSync, perform test cutovers, and validate data integrity in the target environment.

You will develop automation scripts in PowerShell and Python, contribute to runbooks and governance, and participate in per-wave readiness reviews. This role requires readiness for 2 onsite days in Washington, D.C., and U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work 2 days onsite in D.C.
• Tier 4 - High-Risk Public Trust (SF-85P) equivalent to TS required
• U.S. citizenship status required

Responsibilities

• Migrate on-premises or existing cloud to AWS using AWS migration tools and validate results.
• Implement AWS MGN replication and perform cutovers during maintenance windows
• Configure and manage AWS DMS replication for SQL Server databases
• Configure AWS DataSync tasks and monitor transfers
• Develop pre/post-migration PowerShell and Python scripts
• Document decisions and contribute to runbooks and governance

Skills

AWS DMS

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Networking - VPC

AWS GovCloud

FedRAMP High

PowerShell

Python

Tools

AWS MGN

AWS DataSync

Job description

Hybrid Remote D.C. - 2 days a week onsite

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!

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.

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)

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

Skills:

• AWS DMS -continuous replication, CDC, SQL Server source/target
• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 -AD, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file shares, RDS
• 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
• 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 regulary, 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