Cloud Migration SME

General Dynamics Information Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Cloud Migration Engineer to plan, execute, and validate transitions from the Judiciary's VM data center to private clouds. Collaboration with application teams is essential to ensure successful migrations. All migrations use FedRAMP-authorized clouds only.

The role requires strong SDLC/Agile knowledge, experience with AWS/Azure/Google/Oracle, and DevSecOps practices, with emphasis on governance and security standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cloud migration experience with major federal IT applications.
• Extensive experience with AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle cloud providers.
• Familiar with SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Familiar with open-source apps (e.g., LAMP).
• Familiar with Ansible, Git, and Docker.
• Familiar with Bash, YAML, Python, and PHP.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise migration planning for applications.
• Application refactoring and migration implementation.
• Maintain software code baseline and implement enhancements.
• Coordinate with application teams and stakeholders.
• Document processes and report work hours daily.
• Interact with end users on scenarios.
• Manage security findings and compliance with AO policies.

Skills

Cloud migration

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Oracle Cloud

SDLC

Agile

Ansible

Git

Docker

Bash

YAML

Python

PHP

.NET

ETL

MySQL

ITIL

ITSM

COBIT

ISO

Education

MA/MS in IT/related field

BA/BS in IT/related field

AWS SA Professional

Azure SA Expert

OCI Architect Professional

Google Professional Cloud Architect

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jira

ServiceNow

Git

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a premier provider of high-tech IT solutions to the federal government IT market. GDIT delivers cost-effective, next-generation IT solutions and services to federal civilian agencies, the Department of Defense, and the intelligence community, as they modernize their information systems.

GDIT currently has a 76-person team providing systems development, operational maintenance and infrastructure support, and end-user application support to the Administrative Office of the US Courts. The GDIT team is currently seeking a cloud migration engineer who will be responsible for planning, executing, and validating the transition of the organization’s applications, data, and infrastructure from the Judiciary’s VM based data center to the Judiciary’s private clouds. The cloud migration engineer will work very closely with each application team to ensure the success of application migrations. Migrations will only be performed with pre-approved, FedRAMP authorized public clouds and not commercial public clouds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enterprise application migration planning.
• Application refactoring/development.
• Application migration implementation.
• Maintain software code baseline.
• Implement planned enhancements.
• Provide required or mandated fixes.
• Provide flexibility in addressing system and workflow changes driven by policy, reporting, and technological changes.
• Provide efficient adaptation to changing electronic signature and document non-repudiation requirements.
• Provide data and Identity Management integration with AO Systems as required.
• Utilize Judiciary DevSecOps, configuration management, version control, and testing automation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex system failures and restore services under pressure.
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and documenting processes and procedures clearly.
• Create communications about system changes tailored to a variety of audiences including DCIO management, other Directorates, court unit management, and end users.
• Coordinate resolution of Security scan findings to adhere to defined and evolving standards.
• Develop solutions in accordance with AO policies and procedures.
• Provide subject matter expertise recommendations in work execution for technical best practices and provide cost savings and process improvements to the government.
• Use the shared SDLC resources provided by the AO including but not limited to Jira.
• Document status and report work hours on tasks daily.
• Interact with the end users on case-by-case scenarios.

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies:

• Five (5) plus years of relevant cloud migration experience with major federal IT applications.
• Extensive experience and knowledge with AWS, Azure, Google, and Oracle cloud providers. Not all applications will be migrated to the same cloud provider.
• Experience and knowledge in principles and practices of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Familiar with open-source applications, e.g., LAMP.
• Familiar with Ansible, Git, and Docker.
• Familiar with Bash, YAML, Python, and PHP.
• Familiar with Microsoft .Net applications.
• Experience working with MySQL database.
• Experience with Extract/Transform/Load (ETL).
• Proficiency in business tools, such as, Word, Excel, Power-Point, Visio, SharePoint, Teams, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to provide guidance to a small team and to integrate as part of a larger team.
• Ability to analyze complex data and present findings in a clear and easily understandable manner.
• Ability to present recommendations for consideration and influence as needed.
• Demonstrated experience working in a load-balanced environment
• Understanding of IT practices, service management, governance frameworks, and industry standards (i.e., ITIL, ITSM, COBIT, ISO).
• Working knowledge of IT tracking tools, preferably ServiceNow and Jira.

Certifications

The candidate must possess at least TWO of the following current certifications:

• AWS SA Professional
• Azure SA Expert
• OCI Architect Professional
• Google Professional Cloud Architect

Education and Experience Requirements:

MA/MS with 10+ years of directly related IT experience (or BA/BS with 13+ years of directly related IT experience).