Systems Migration Engineer

Overview

Remote
120,000 - 135000
Full Time
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Data Migration
IBM AIX
Hyper-V
Docker
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Server
Migration
Network
Operating Systems
Physical-to-Virtual
Red Hat Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
System Migration
Ubuntu
VMware
Virtual Machines
Virtualization
Windows PowerShell
Linux
ServiceNow
Kubernetes
System Administration
Scripting
Terraform
Ansible
SaaS

Job Details

Systems Migration Engineer

Introduction: The Systems Migration Engineer is responsible for executing operating system upgrades, server migrations, and platform transformations across Windows, Linux, and AIX environments. This role focuses on hands-on delivery of migration projects, ensuring smooth transitions to virtualized, cloud, container, and SaaS platforms.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform OS upgrades, migrations, and replatforming across Windows, Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat), and AIX systems.
  • Execute VMware Physical-to-Virtual (P2V) conversions and Lift & Shift migrations to Azure cloud.
  • Support data transfer and migration to SaaS platforms such as Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, and other enterprise applications.
  • Contribute to containerization projects using Docker and Kubernetes as part of modernization initiatives.
  • Automate build and migration tasks using PowerShell, Ansible, and Terraform.
  • Conduct pre- and post-migration validation, including service testing, performance checks, and documentation.
  • Collaborate with application, network, and security teams to ensure migration readiness and compliance.
  • Provide operational support during cutovers and escalate complex issues to SMEs or Architects.

Requirements:

  • Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL), and IBM AIX system administration.
  • Practical knowledge of Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware virtualization, including P2V conversions.
  • Familiarity with Azure cloud migrations (VM migration, storage, networking).
  • Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell scripting for automation.
  • Understanding of data migration and integration with SaaS platforms.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to execute within structured migration frameworks.

Preferred Skills: Data Migration, IBM AIX, Hyper-V, Docker, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server, Migration, Network, Operating Systems, Physical-to-Virtual, Red Hat Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, System Migration, Ubuntu, VMware, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Windows PowerShell, Linux, ServiceNow, Kubernetes, System Administration, Scripting, Terraform, Ansible, SaaS

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