Cloud Migration Technician
The impact you will have:
You work closely with the Cloud Migration Architects and Cloud Migration Engineers during the delivery of a cloud migration project. As our Cloud Migration Technician you will perform setup and seeding of VM and Database migrations from source platforms to cloudbased destination platforms.
What you ll do:
- Install migration tool discovery systems and agents on source Virtual Machines
- Initiate presynchronization and replication of data and VMs
- Monitor the status of the migration tools and report on successes and failures
- Perform initial diagnostics on migration tool provisioning presynchronization and premigration testing to resolve issues found
- Execute migration plans for cutover and golive phases
- Perform postmigration testing and verification
- Confirm successful migration and cutover of Virtual Machines and data
You will work with Softchoice s customers across North America in these pursuits. These services will include projects targeting Google Cloud Azure AWS and VMware on Cloud destinations.
Cloud Migration and Analysis tools that may include:
- Azure Migrate
- Azure Site Recovery
- AWS Migration Service
- AWS Database Migration Service
- Google Cloud Migrate for Compute Engine
- VMware tools
- CloudEndure
- Cloudamize
- Cloudscape
- Others as needed
Requirements
What you ll bring to the table:
A desire to build your career in cloud with a proven track record of fast learning and agility in gaining technology experience at a global leader in Cloud at Softchoice
Prior experience in a solutions delivery capacity will be rewarded
Ownership to ensure that Softchoice s customers are satisfied with the quality timeliness and efficiency of the professional services received
Capacity to build trust and relationships with customers and coworkers ensuring favorable postengagement survey results
Previous experience implementing multiple types of engagements as noted above
Strong communication skills including technical writing skills and the ability to listen and understand client issues
Vendor certifications including Google Cloud Microsoft and Amazon certifications will be rewarded
Demonstrates a strong passion for learning and a genuine enthusiasm for technology.
Bachelor s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience will be rewarded
Open to working Monday to Friday CST (Central Standard Time)
Open to working in a remote/workfromhome setup
Benefits
WHAT WE OFFER:
Great Place to WorkCertified Company
Premium HMO
Holistic employee experience
Workfromhome and hybrid work setup
Rewards and incentives
Monthly engagement activities
Career advancement opportunities
Paid referral program
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Education
Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science or Information Technology (highly desirable but not mandatory)