Job Information
Akima Cloud Migration Specialist in Herndon, Virginia
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.
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.
Job ID
2024-14285
Work Type
On-Site
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).