Data Center Migration Architect - Onsite in Hampton, TS/SCI

Socket.dev; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a seasoned Data Center Architect/Engineer to lead planning, design, and execution of large-scale data center migrations in a fully onsite setting in Hampton, VA. This role focuses on reducing risk and downtime while ensuring security, scalability, and performance across on‑premises and cloud-adjacent architectures.

The successful candidate will collaborate with infrastructure, network, storage, security, and applications teams to develop migration roadmaps, standards, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years of experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Deep expertise in data center infrastructure, virtualization, and cloud.
• Proficient in large-scale data center migrations.
• Knowledge of DoD networks and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of large-scale data center migrations.
• Create migration roadmaps and execution plans.
• Coordinate with infrastructure, network, storage, security, and apps teams.
• Produce architecture diagrams, runbooks, and handoff materials.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Skills

Data center infra

Virtualization

Migrations

Cloud / Hybrid

Storage

Networking

Security & Compliance

Automation

Capacity planning

DoD 8140 IAT II

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

PowerShell

Ansible

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a seasoned Data Center Architect/Engineer to lead planning, design, and execution of large-scale data center migrations in a fully onsite setting in Hampton, VA. This role focuses on reducing risk and downtime while ensuring security, scalability, and performance across on‑premises and cloud-adjacent architectures.

The successful candidate will collaborate with infrastructure, network, storage, security, and applications teams to develop migration roadmaps, standards, and