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Senior AWS Migration Engineer
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Required Skills and Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Top Skills
What We Do
At Rackspace Technology, we accelerate the value of the cloud during every phase of digital transformation. By managing apps, data, security and multiple clouds, we are the best choice to help customers get to the cloud, innovate with new technologies and maximize their IT investments. As a recognized Gartner Magic Quadrant leader, we are uniquely positioned to close the gap between the complex reality of today and the promise of tomorrow. Passionate about customer success, we provide unbiased expertise, based on proven results, across all the leading technologies. And across every interaction worldwide, we deliver Fanatical Experience TM — the best customer service experience in the industry. Rackspace has been honored by Fortune, Forbes, Glassdoor and others as one of the best places to work.
