AWS Cloud Migration Engineer

We are hiring an AWS Cloud Migration Engineer to move our on-premises VMware estate to native Amazon EC2, using AWS Application Migration Service (MGN).You will join a small core migration team for a 20-week program covering about 100 Windows and Linux VMs. You will run the hands-on work: replication, test launches, cutovers and post-migration tuning. You will work closely with the cloud architect, network and security engineers, and application owners.Reports to: Migration Project Manager (day to day) and Cloud Architect (technical direction).Team: Cloud architect, 2 migration engineers, network engineer, security engineer, DBA, and application owners per wave.Key responsibilitiesYou will own the technical execution of each migration wave, from discovery data through to a stable workload on EC2.Discovery and assessmentRun AWS Application Discovery Service collectors or Export for vCenter to gather inventory and utilization dataHelp map server and application dependencies and group VMs into move groupsCheck guest OS compatibility with MGN and flag unsupported systemsRight-size VMs to EC2 instance types and EBS volume types using real utilization dataLanding zone and setupWork with the architect to build VPCs, subnets and security groups, including the MGN staging subnetInitialize MGN and configure replication settings and launch templatesValidate network paths from source VMs to AWS (TCP 443 and 1500)Migration executionInstall and manage MGN replication agents on Windows and Linux VMsMonitor replication health, lag and bandwidth; fix stalled or failing replicationLaunch test instances and support application owners through UATRun cutovers to a timed runbook, including DNS and load balancer changes with the network teamBuild post-launch actions: remove VMware Tools, install SSM and CloudWatch agents, apply configurationExecute rollbacks when a go/no-go decision requires itPost-migrationSupport hypercare: troubleshoot performance, connectivity and application issues on EC2Set up backups (AWS Backup), monitoring and alerts (CloudWatch), and patching (Systems Manager)Tune instance sizes and storage to cut cost without hurting performanceClean up staging resources, snapshots and decommissioned source VMsDocumentation and handoverWrite and keep runbooks, wave records and as-built documentation currentAutomate repeatable steps with scripts or infrastructure as codeHand over migrated workloads to the operations team with clear support notesRequired qualificationsWe need someone who has already moved production workloads from VMware to AWS and knows both sides well.4+ years in infrastructure or systems engineering, with 2+ years hands-on with AWSCompleted at least one VMware-to-AWS migration of 20+ VMs, using AWS MGN or CloudEndure MigrationStrong VMware vSphere and vCenter knowledge: VM configuration, storage, networking and VMware ToolsSolid Amazon EC2, EBS, VPC, IAM and security group skillsAdministration of both Windows Server and Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu or similar)Networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnets, routing, DNS, firewalls, VPN or Direct ConnectScripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python to automate repeatable tasksExperience troubleshooting boot, driver and network issues on migrated serversComfortable working in change windows, including planned weekend cutoversClear written documentation and calm communication with application owners during incidentsPreferred qualificationsThese skills are a strong plus but not required.AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional, or AWS Certified SysOps AdministratorVMware Certified Professional (VCP-DCV)Experience with AWS Transform for VMware, AWS Migration Hub or Application Discovery ServiceInfrastructure as code with Terraform, AWS CloudFormation or AWS CDKAWS Control Tower, Organizations and multi-account landing zonesAWS Systems Manager, AWS Backup and Amazon CloudWatch in productionActive Directory in AWS (AWS Managed Microsoft AD or self-managed)Database migration with AWS DMS, or SQL Server and Oracle on EC2Microsoft licensing on AWS (license-included vs BYOL)Work on AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) projects or at an AWS partnerPay range and compensation packageCompensation will be offered in line with current market standards and will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.Equal Opportunity StatementAptimized is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs, without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.