DATA MIGRATION SPECIALIST

VSolvit•VA-REMOTE, US, VA

3d•$130,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Migration Specialist will serve as the technical lead for securely transferring over 100 TB of sensitive electronic procurement data and associated application data to a new DoD Impact Level 4/5 (IL4/IL5) cloud environment. This role is responsible for executing a hybrid migration strategy (physical appliances and network delta syncs) while maintaining zero data loss, strict encryption standards, and continuous FIAR audit readiness under an aggressive 12-month schedule. As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field
7+ years in cloud data engineering, enterprise architecture, or cloud migration execution
Expert knowledge of enterprise-scale cloud data migration frameworks (AWS, Azure, or Google GovCloud) and the specific limitations/capabilities of physical data transfer appliances
Comprehensive understanding of DoD IL4/IL5 requirements, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, and the Navy RMF/ATO process as it relates to data handling and storage
Knowledge of FIAR requirements and how to maintain immutable data trails during a large-scale system transition
High proficiency with native cloud database migration services (e.g., AWS DMS, Azure Database Migration Service) and robust data replication tools
Strong scripting capabilities (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate data validation, error handling, and delta synchronization scheduling
Proven skill in implementing FIPS-compliant encryption mechanisms and managing cryptographic key logistics for large datasets
Ability to manage complex technical logistics and troubleshoot transfer failures (e.g., packet loss, corrupted batches, appliance hardware faults) under the pressure of a strict <12-month hard deadline
Ability to translate strict Navy cybersecurity and AO compliance policies into actionable, technical data transfer procedures
Ability to coordinate data flow dependencies for the core procurement system alongside 10-40 peripheral applications simultaneously
Work requires the ability to receive and maintain an active IAT Level 2 certifications
If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end logistics, configuration, and execution of bulk offline data transfers using physical cloud appliances (e.g., AWS Snowball Edge, Azure Data Box)
Design and monitor high-speed, secure network pipelines via Boundary Cloud Access Point (BCAP) connections (e.g., Direct Connect, ExpressRoute) to execute continuous "delta" data syncs leading up to cutover
Develop automated validation scripts to verify data checksums, row counts, and structural integrity pre- and post-migration to ensure absolute Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) compliance
Ensure all data is encrypted at rest using FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography and managed via Government-controlled keys, as well as encrypted in transit across all migration pathways
Partner with Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs) and cloud architects to ensure migration methods comply with DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) and Navy Risk Management Framework (RMF) mandates
Plan and execute the final data cutover sequence during the "Go-Live" weekend, ensuring minimal operational downtime for the 8,000 system users and 10-40 peripheral applications