Cloud Migration Specialist

Akima

Today
Public Trust
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Hardware
Herndon, VA (On-Site/Office)

Systems Intelligence is excited to provide IT services to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in support of Cloud programs. We are in search of an experienced Cloud Migration Specialist to support this exciting program/customer.

Responsibilities

  • Developing comprehensive migration strategies for transitioning applications, servers, and other infrastructure components to cloud environments, emphasizing efficiency, scalability, and alignment with DevOps principles.
  • Creating detailed migration plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies, to ensure smooth transitions.
  • Designing and implementing metrics, benchmarks, and acceptance criteria to evaluate the success of migration efforts and verify system performance post-migration.
  • 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.

Qualifications

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

Job ID

2024-14285
Work Type

On-Site
Pay Range

108300-159500
Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description



Work Where it Matters.

Systems Intelligence, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Systems Intelligence, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Systems Intelligence provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Systems Intelligence delivers innovative information technology solutions that evolve and modernize IT infrastructures.

As a Systems Intelligence employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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Be part of something bigger. With Akima, you’ll enjoy the agility and autonomy of working for a small business, while also being supported by an enterprise over 10,000 employees strong. Career growth and opportunity? Look no further.

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Akima is a global enterprise with 10,000 employees, delivering solutions to the federal government in the core areas of information technology; facilities & ground logistics; aerospace solutions; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, Akima’s core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2024, Akima ranked #29 on Washington Technology’s Top 100 list of government contractors.

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Job Category
IT - Hardware
Clearance Level
Public Trust
Employer
Akima