Virtual Service Operations - AWS Cloud Migration Engineer

Opportunity:

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. 

Key Responsibilities: 

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) 
• Execute post-cutover validation: DNS, connectivity, services, monitoring Database Migration

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
• Maintain tagging standards: Org:OIG, Env:[prod/dev/uat], Application:[name], Use:[function]

Skills:

• AWS MGN -agent deployment, replication configuration, test/production cutovers
• AWS DMS -continuous replication, CDC, SQL Server source/target
• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 -AD, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file shares, RDS
• Linux (RHEL/CentOS) -services, networking, storage, log management
• 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
• Informatica migration or deployment experience
• 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 regularly, 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