Sr AWS Migration Engineer

Sr AWS Migration EngineerLocation - Minneapolis, MN Duration - Long Term Client - GenpactCore AWS Migration SkillsAWS Migration Framework Deep understanding of the Assess ? Mobilize ? Migrate & Modernize phases and the 7 R's migration strategies (Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, Repurchase, Retire, Retain, Relocate)AWS Application Migration Service (MGN) Primary tool for lift-and-shift rehosting of VMware VMs and physical servers to EC2; experience with replication agents, launch templates, and cutover workflowsAWS Database Migration Service (DMS) Hands-on experience with DMS for SQL Server migrations, including Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) for heterogeneous migrationsAWS Migration Hub Familiarity with tracking migration progress across multiple tools and integrating partner toolsVMware-to-AWS migration Experience with AWS MGN, VM Import/Export, and optionally AWS Transform for VMware workloadsInfrastructure & IaC SkillsTerraform Strong proficiency for provisioning landing zones, VPCs, subnets, security groups, IAM roles, and target-state infrastructure on AWSAMI management Creating, customizing, and managing Amazon Machine Images for standardized deployments (Optional) Networking VPC design, Direct Connect/VPN setup, security groups, NACLs, Route 53 DNS cutover, and hybrid connectivity between on-prem/Azure and AWS (Optional) Microsoft & Windows Workload Expertise. NET application migration Experience migrating. NET Framework apps to AWS (EC2 rehost or refactoring to .NET Core/Linux)SQL Server on AWS Knowledge of SQL Server on EC2, Amazon RDS for SQL Server, and Aurora PostgreSQL as refactoring targetsWindows Server administration Managing Windows workloads on EC2, licensing (BYOL vs. License Included), Active Directory integrationAzure-to-AWS migration Experience with VM Import/Export from Azure VHDs, understanding Azure resource mapping to AWS equivalents, and handling Azure-specific dependencies (optional) Database Migration SkillsDMS configuration Setting up replication instances, source/target endpoints, and migration tasks for SQL ServerSchema conversion Using AWS SCT for schema analysis and conversion when refactoring databasesDatabase performance tuning Post-migration optimization and validationData validation Ensuring data integrity during and after migrationProject & Methodology SkillsLarge-scale migration experience Proven track record with 100+ server migrationsWave planning Ability to group and sequence 115 applications into migration waves based on dependencies, complexity, and business criticalityApplication discovery & dependency mapping Using AWS Application Discovery Service or similar tools to map application interdependenciesCutover planning Designing rollback plans, minimizing downtime, and coordinating maintenance windowsRACI and stakeholder management Defining roles across customer, partner, and AWS teamsCertifications (Recommended)AWS Solutions Architect Associate (minimum) or ProfessionalAWS Certified SysOps Administrator AssociateAWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional (preferred for refactoring work) Additional: Microsoft certifications for .NET/SQL Server are a plusExperience RequirementsMinimum 5 years infrastructure administration (Windows, networking, storage, virtualization) Minimum 23 years hands-on AWS migration delivery experienceExperience with at least one datacenter exit or large-scale migration (100+ servers) Familiarity with MAP (Migration Acceleration Program) milestones and deliverablesNice-to-Have SkillsAWS Transform For automated. NET modernization and VMware migration accelerationContainerization (ECS/EKS) If any refactoring targets containersCI/CD pipelines For modernized application deploymentCost optimization Right-sizing EC2 instances, Reserved Instances/Savings Plans planningSecurity best practices AWS Well-Architected Framework, IAM, encryption, compliance