Senior AWS Data Migration Engineer

Senior AWS Data Migration Engineer

Location: Stuttgart, Germany (Onsite)
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
Security Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required

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ABOUT SBS 

Strategic Business Systems, Inc. (SBS) delivers AWS-aligned mission-critical cloud, cybersecurity, software engineering, and data modernization solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal civilian agencies. 

We hire engineers, architects, and consultants who want to do hands-on work on high-impact national-security programs while collaborating directly with AWS Professional Services. Our culture is technical, lean, and clearance-friendly: we invest in certifications, retain talent through long-duration prime engagements, and provide a comprehensive benefits package. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

SBS is expanding its AWS Professional Services partnership to support a U.S. Combatant Command in Stuttgart, Germany. As a Senior AWS Data Migration Engineer, you will help the customer move large-scale, mission-critical data and workloads into AWS classified regions while minimizing operational disruption. 

You will work alongside AWS architects and command stakeholders to plan, execute, and optimize migrations across discovery, assessment, planning, cutover, and post-migration tuning. This is an OCONUS assignment with relocation support subject to contract authorization and SBS policy. Assignment eligibility is subject to applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), host-nation, and U.S. military installation credentialing requirements. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead AWS data migration efforts spanning discovery, assessment, planning, execution, and post-migration optimization. 

• Design and implement migration strategies for large-scale (multi-TB to PB) datasets and dependent applications. 

• Execute data movement using AWS S3, Snowball / Snowball Edge, AWS DataSync, Storage Gateway, and EBS. 

• Assess current on-premises environments (compute, storage, network) and recommend appropriate migration patterns (rehost, replatform, refactor, retire). 

• Plan and execute cutover strategies that minimize downtime and operational disruption. 

• Diagnose and resolve migration issues related to throughput, connectivity, latency, and data integrity. 

• Deliver post-migration optimization focused on cost, performance, and availability. 

• Engage with command stakeholders and clearly communicate technical strategy and risk. 

• Document migration runbooks, fallback procedures, and lessons learned. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• U.S. Citizenship and an active Top Secret / SCI clearance. 

• Six (6) or more years of experience in data migration, infrastructure transformation, or cloud adoption. 

• Proficiency with AWS core services: S3, EC2, EBS, VPC, and IAM. 

• Hands-on experience with storage, data replication, and backup/recovery technologies. 

• Strong networking fundamentals: VPNs, routing, DNS, and bandwidth-constrained transport. 

• Willingness and ability to relocate to and live in Stuttgart, Germany for the duration of the assignment. 

• Ability to satisfy applicable SOFA, host-nation, U.S. military installation, and base-access credentialing requirements. 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience. 

• Clear written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation, stakeholder coordination, and customer-facing delivery. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Multi-terabyte (or larger) migration delivery experience. 

• Hands-on experience with AWS migration tools: AWS DataSync, Snowball / Snowball Edge, Storage Gateway, AWS DMS, AWS MGN. 

• Federal or defense-customer delivery experience, particularly in OCONUS or Combatant Command environments. 

• Hybrid or multi-cloud migration experience. 

• Enterprise storage platform experience: NetApp ONTAP, Dell EMC, Pure Storage. 

• Exposure to AWS GovCloud (US) and DoD Impact Level 4 / 5 / 6 environments. 

CERTIFICATIONS 

Required: 

• None mandatory. 

Preferred: 

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate or Professional 

• AWS Certified Data Engineer — Associate 

• AWS Certified Advanced Networking — Specialty 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Onsite at a U.S. military installation in Stuttgart, Germany, including work in Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs). Standard office environment. Relocation support, housing allowance, COLA, Post Allowance, dependent eligibility, and command sponsorship are subject to prevailing prime-contract terms, SOFA requirements, host-nation rules, and SBS policy, and must be confirmed in writing before final offer. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

SBS offers a comprehensive total-rewards package, including a competitive salary along with: 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA-eligible plan options available 

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (vesting schedule per Plan Document) 

• Paid Time Off, federal holidays, and floating holiday for personal observance 

• Annual professional development support for AWS certifications, training, and conferences 

• Employee referral program where applicable and documented by program policy 

• Life, AD&D, and short- / long-term disability insurance 

• Telework and flexible-schedule support where mission and contract permit 

• Mission-focused federal contractor supporting national-security customers 

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About SBS

Strategic Business Systems, Inc. (SBS) is a national Information Technology services company headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. SBS provides IT infrastructure design, integration, and operational services across networking, compute, storage, cybersecurity, and cloud environments.

EEO Disclaimer
SBS is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identification, sex, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, parental status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Accommodations
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