AWS Senior Data Migration Engineer (Active TS/SCI Clearance)

SBS is expanding its AWS Professional Services partnership to support a U.S. Combatant Command in Stuttgart, Germany. As a Senior AWS Data Migration Engineer, you will help the customer move large-scale, mission-critical data and workloads into AWS classified regions while minimizing operational disruption.

You will work alongside AWS architects and command stakeholders to plan, execute, and optimize migrations across discovery, assessment, planning, cutover, and post-migration tuning. This is an OCONUS assignment with relocation support subject to contract authorization and SBS policy. Assignment eligibility is subject to applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), host-nation, and U.S. military installation credentialing requirements., * Lead AWS data migration efforts spanning discovery, assessment, planning, execution, and post-migration optimization.

Design and implement migration strategies for large-scale (multi-TB to PB) datasets and dependent applications.

Execute data movement using AWS S3, Snowball / Snowball Edge, AWS DataSync, Storage Gateway, and EBS.

Assess current on-premises environments (compute, storage, network) and recommend appropriate migration patterns (rehost, replatform, refactor, retire).

Plan and execute cutover strategies that minimize downtime and operational disruption.

Diagnose and resolve migration issues related to throughput, connectivity, latency, and data integrity.

Six (6) or more years of experience in data migration, infrastructure transformation, or cloud adoption.

Proficiency with AWS core services: S3, EC2, EBS, VPC, and IAM.

Hands-on experience with storage, data replication, and backup/recovery technologies.

Strong networking fundamentals: VPNs, routing, DNS, and bandwidth-constrained transport.

Willingness and ability to relocate to and live in Stuttgart, Germany for the duration of the assignment.

Ability to satisfy applicable SOFA, host-nation, U.S. military installation, and base-access credentialing requirements.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent professional experience.

Clear written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation, stakeholder coordination, and customer-facing delivery.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Multi-terabyte (or larger) migration delivery experience.

Hands-on experience with AWS migration tools: AWS DataSync, Snowball / Snowball Edge, Storage Gateway, AWS DMS, AWS MGN.

Federal or defense-customer delivery experience, particularly in OCONUS or Combatant Command environments.

Hybrid or multi-cloud migration experience.

Enterprise storage platform experience: NetApp ONTAP, Dell EMC, Pure Storage.

Exposure to AWS GovCloud (US) and DoD Impact Level 4 / 5 / 6 environments.

Strategic Business Systems, Inc. (SBS) delivers AWS-aligned mission-critical cloud, cybersecurity, software engineering, and data modernization solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal civilian agencies.

We hire engineers, architects, and consultants who want to do hands-on work on high-impact national-security programs while collaborating directly with AWS Professional Services. Our culture is technical, lean, and clearance-friendly: we invest in certifications, retain talent through long-duration prime engagements, and provide a comprehensive benefits package., SBS offers a comprehensive total-rewards package, including a competitive salary along with:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA-eligible plan options available

401(k) retirement plan with company match (vesting schedule per Plan Document)

Paid Time Off, federal holidays, and floating holiday for personal observance

Strategic Business Systems, Inc. (SBS) is a national Information Technology services company headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. SBS provides IT infrastructure design, integration, and operational services across networking, compute, storage, cybersecurity, and cloud environments.