Cloud Infrastructure & Data Migration Engineer

Job TitleJob Description Candidates must currently be located in the Austin, TX area Preferred Certification: 4 years preferred - AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Database – Specialty, or equivalent AWS professional certifications. Minimum Requirements (Candidates must meet all minimum requirements to be considered): 8 years required - Experience supporting the design, development, deployment, or delivery of enterprise technology solutions. 8 years required - Hands-on experience using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) to migrate Oracle databases and workloads to AWS. 8 years required - Experience with data ingestion methodologies, including batch processing, full-load migrations, Change Data Capture (CDC), and real-time streaming architectures. 8 years required - Experience designing and implementing AWS infrastructure and networking components, including VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, and network segmentation. 8 years required - Experience with core AWS services, including EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, and Lambda. 8 years required - Experience utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation. 8 years required - Experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT solutions and cloud-based data integration methodologies. 8 years required - Experience developing automation and scripting solutions using Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell. 8 years required - Experience configuring and managing secure cloud networking, including VPNs, Direct Connect, and security controls. 8 years required - Experience with AWS monitoring and logging tools, including CloudWatch and CloudTrail. 8 years required - Experience creating and executing data migration plans, cutover strategies, rollback procedures, and downtime mitigation plans. 8 years required - Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document technical designs, procedures, and migration runbooks. 8 years required - Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments, on-premises integration, and legacy system modernization initiatives. Preferred Qualifications: 1 year preferred - Experience supporting public sector, state government, or highly regulated organizational environments. 8+ years preferred - Experience leading large-scale enterprise cloud migration and modernization programs. 8+ years preferred - Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, project managers, architects, and executive leadership teams. 8+ years preferred - Experience implementing cloud governance, security best practices, and operational excellence frameworks on AWS. Summary: Lead the assessment, planning, design, and execution of Oracle-to-AWS cloud data migration initiatives. Analyze business objectives, operational procedures, and technical requirements to develop scalable cloud migration solutions that improve system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency. Collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and infrastructure engineers to modernize legacy on-premises systems and enable hybrid cloud architectures. Design, implement, and support AWS-based data migration solutions utilizing AWS Database Migration Service (DMS), cloud-native services, automation tools, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies. Develop migration strategies, cutover plans, rollback procedures, and operational documentation to ensure successful data migration with minimal business disruption. Responsibilities: Analyze business requirements, operational processes, and existing system environments to identify migration opportunities and cloud-based solutions. Conduct feasibility studies, impact assessments, and cost-benefit analyses for proposed migration initiatives. Gather and document user requirements, system specifications, data flows, and reporting needs. Create detailed functional and technical documentation, including migration runbooks, architecture diagrams, implementation plans, and support procedures. Design and implement Oracle-to-AWS migration solutions using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS). Configure and manage full-load, Change Data Capture (CDC), and real-time streaming data migration architectures. Design and implement AWS infrastructure components, including VPCs, subnets, route tables, security groups, VPNs, and Direct Connect connectivity. Deploy and manage AWS services such as EC2, RDS, S3, IAM, Lambda, and related supporting services. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Design and support ETL/ELT workflows and cloud-based data integration processes. Create automation solutions using Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell scripts to improve migration efficiency and operational support. Develop migration strategies, cutover schedules, rollback plans, and downtime minimization approaches. Monitor migration environments and system health using AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and related monitoring solutions. Ensure cloud security, compliance, and connectivity requirements are met throughout migration activities. Support hybrid cloud and on-premises integration efforts during modernization initiatives. Collaborate with business partners, project teams, vendors, and technical stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer throughout the migration lifecycle.