Homeoffice Data Migration Engineer bei SHR

Job Title: Data Migration Engineer

Job Category: IT 

Location: Remote 

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance 

SHR is a premier technology integrator solving our nation’s most complex modernization and readiness challenges across the defense, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and AI. With an intimate understanding of our customers’ challenges and deep expertise in existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions.

The Data Migration Engineer will support a large-scale initiative migrating applications and services for a DoD customer. The role requires deep expertise in database administration, data architecture, and migration strategies within enterprise environments. The successful candidate will ensure seamless transition of critical application data, optimize database performance in the new environment, and enable long-term operational stability.

Job Responsibilities: 

Assessment & Analysis

• Analyze existing application databases across legacy datacenters.
• Identify dependencies, data integrity requirements, and performance considerations.
• Document current-state architectures and recommend optimal target-state designs. 

Design & Implementation

• Architect scalable and resilient data solutions within VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments.
• Design and implement datastores aligned with application and compliance requirements.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for security, availability, and auditability.

Migration Execution

• Plan and execute data migrations from legacy datacenters.
• Leverage automation and repeatable workflows to minimize downtime and risk.
• Validate migrated data for accuracy, completeness, and performance.

Transition to Operations

• Develop operational runbooks and documentation for ongoing support teams.
• Provide knowledge transfer and training to operations staff.
• Support post-migration stabilization and performance tuning.

Required Experience: 

• Must have strong SQL background
• Proven experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) in enterprise-scale environments.
• Strong proficiency with: VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), Microsoft SQL Server (design, deployment, and optimization at scale), Database design and performance tuning best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex data migration projects with minimal downtime.
• Strong understanding of compliance, security, and audit requirements in enterprise IT.

Preferred Experience: 

• Experience with additional database platforms: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL technologies (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Familiarity with hardware-based database solutions and hybrid migration strategies.
• Experience in regulated IT environments (e.g., NIST, DoD, or federal compliance frameworks). 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field. Can substitute with years of experience

Certifications:  

• IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE) required.

 Why Join Us:

At SHR, we foster an environment that promotes growth, innovation, and continuous learning. As a valued member of our team, you will:

• Contribute to impactful government initiatives that enhance national security and public welfare.
• Work in a collaborative, flexible, and forward-thinking work environment.
• Receive competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.

Join us and make a difference!