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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Virtual Service Operations - AWS Cloud Migration Engineer - **Company:** Virtual, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, ArcGIS (Software), Audit Trail, CentOS, Databases, Data Transmissions, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Identity and Access Management, Subnetting, Linux Servers, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Scripting, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Database Migration, Server Migration, Database Replication, Route53, Splunk, Network Server - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9132287/virtual-service-operations-aws-cloud-migration-engineer ## About the Role * AWS MGN -agent deployment, replication configuration, test/production cutovers * AWS DMS -continuous replication, CDC, SQL Server source/target * Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 -AD, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file shares, RDS * Linux (RHEL/CentOS) -services, networking, storage, log management * Networking -VPC design, security groups, NACLs, Route 53 Resolver, Direct Connect * AWS GovCloud -FIPS endpoints, PrivateLink, KMS encryption, regional constraints * FedRAMP High environments -separation of duties, least-privilege IAM, audit logging Nice to Have: * Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise on AWS * Informatica migration or deployment experience * Splunk on AWS deployment * Familiarity with federal security processes Requirements * Must be willing to work 2 days onsite in D.C. * Tier 4 - High-Risk Public Trust (SF-85P) (equivalent to TS) required * Please note that this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status What is Important to Us: * You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking. * You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork. * Your problem-solving skills are excellent. * You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career. * You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients. ## Description Virtual Service Operations is searching for an AWS Cloud Migration Engineer to join our team. This role will be migrating on-premise (or existing cloud) infrastructure to AWS, using AWS's native migration tools, then validating everything works and documenting the process., Server Migration Execution (AWS MGN) * Install and configure AWS MGN replication agents on source Windows and Linux servers * Configure replication settings (dedicated replication servers, staging subnets, encryption) * Execute test cutovers and validate server functionality in target VPC * Perform production cutovers during approved maintenance windows (business hours only) * Execute post-cutover validation: DNS, connectivity, services, monitoring Database Migration Database Migration (AWS DMS) * Configure and manage DMS replication instances for 5 SQL Server databases * Set up continuous data replication (CDC) with integrity validation * Coordinate schema conversion and testing with OIG database team * Validate data integrity post-cutover using checksums and record counts Data Transfer (AWS DataSync) * Configure DataSync tasks for bulk data movement * Monitor transfer progress, troubleshoot bandwidth/latency issues * Validate file integrity via built-in checksum verification Data Transfer (AWS DataSync) * Configure DataSync tasks for bulk data movement * Monitor transfer progress, troubleshoot bandwidth/latency issues * Validate file integrity via built-in checksum verification Automation & Scripting * Develop and execute pre/post-migration PowerShell and Python scripts * Contribute to the Automated Server Mapping Framework (SOW Deliverable D-06) * Build rollback procedures per wave (SOW Deliverable D-08) * Contribute to operational runbooks (SOW Deliverable D-12) Documentation & Governance * Participate in per-wave readiness reviews and Go/No-Go gates * Document migration decisions, issues, and workarounds * Contribute to Well-Architected Reviews per wave * Maintain tagging standards: Org:OIG, Env:[prod/dev/uat], Application:[name], Use:[function] ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)