[Hiring] Senior AWS Migration Engineer @Rackspace

 

We are seeking an experienced Senior AWS Migration Engineer to lead and execute end-to-end cloud migration projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AWS services, networking, and cloud architecture.

 

Design and implement end-to-end AWS migration strategies

Lead complex migration projects from planning to execution

Optimize existing infrastructure for cloud environments

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth transitions

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Implement and manage secure, scalable network architectures in AWS

Execute data migration tasks using various AWS and third-party tools

 

5+ years of experience in cloud migrations, with a focus on AWS

Deep knowledge of AWS migration services and tools, including:

* AWS Migration Hub

* AWS Application Migration Service

* AWS Server Migration Service

* AWS DataSync

* AWS Transfer Family

Strong understanding of networking concepts and implementations in AWS, including:

* VPN and AWS Direct Connect

* VPC peering and AWS Transit Gateway

* Network Address Translation (NAT)

* Route tables and subnets

* Security Groups and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs)

Expertise in a wide range of AWS services, including but not limited to:

* Compute: EC2, Lambda, ECS, EKS

* Storage: S3, EBS, EFS, AWS FSx (including FSx for NetApp ONTAP)

* Database: RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora

* Networking: VPC, Route 53, CloudFront

* Security: IAM, AWS WAF, AWS Shield

* Management: CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config

Experience with AWS Dedicated Hosts and EC2 Dedicated Instances

Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell

Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems

Familiarity with data migration tools and techniques, including:

* Robocopy for Windows environments

* rsync for Linux environments

* AWS DataSync for automated data transfer

Knowledge of NetApp ONTAP systems and experience migrating to AWS FSx for NetApp ONTAP

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

 

 Familiarity with database migration techniques and tools (e.g., AWS Database Migration Service)

Understanding of security best practices in cloud environments

Experience with hybrid cloud architectures

Knowledge of AWS Snow Family devices for large-scale data migrations

Familiarity with AWS Organizations and multi-account strategies