Cloud Migration Specialist

NANA Regional Corporation • Herndon, VA

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About The Position

The Cloud Migration Specialist at Systems Intelligence will play a crucial role in supporting IT services for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by developing and executing migration strategies for transitioning applications and infrastructure to cloud environments. This position emphasizes efficiency, scalability, and alignment with DevOps principles, ensuring smooth transitions and optimal system performance post-migration.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in cloud migration, infrastructure management, or DevOps.
• Familiarity with leading cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and their associated services (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
• Strong understanding of system integration, data migration, and application modernization in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices such as CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot issues during migration processes.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or similar) are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Developing comprehensive migration strategies for transitioning applications, servers, and other infrastructure components to cloud environments.
• Creating detailed migration plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Designing and implementing metrics, benchmarks, and acceptance criteria to evaluate the success of migration efforts.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess current systems, identify dependencies, and resolve compatibility issues prior to migration.
• Managing and executing migration processes, including data transfer, application reconfiguration, and post-migration validation.
• Monitoring migration activities to ensure adherence to best practices, minimize downtime, and address challenges as they arise.
• Documenting processes, outcomes, and lessons learned to inform future migration efforts.
• Staying current with evolving cloud technologies and recommending enhancements or adjustments to migration methodologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees