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Arganteal, Corp.

Network Migration Architect

Austin, TX · On-site

$64.25 - $86/hr

Overnight Cutover Lead and Key 6 AdministratorNetwork Migration Architect, Cisco and Juniper Level: Architect Required Certifications: Active CCIE, or equivalent Juniper expert level certification ...

Arganteal, Corp.

Network Migration Architect

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$61.75 - $82.75/hr

Overnight Cutover Lead and Key 6 AdministratorNetwork Migration Architect, Cisco and Juniper Level: Architect Required Certifications: Active CCIE, or equivalent Juniper expert level certification ...

Arganteal

Network Migration Architect

Denver, CO · On-site

$66.75 - $89.25/hr

Overnight Cutover Lead and Key 6 Administrator Network Migration Architect, Cisco and Juniper Level: Architect Required Certifications: Active CCIE, or equivalent Juniper expert level certification ...

Arganteal, Corp.

Network Migration Architect

The Woodlands, TX · On-site

$57.75 - $77.50/hr

Overnight Cutover Lead and Key 6 AdministratorNetwork Migration Architect, Cisco and Juniper Level: Architect Required Certifications: Active CCIE, or equivalent Juniper expert level certification ...

Arganteal, Corp.

Network Migration Architect

Denver, CO · On-site

$66.75 - $89.25/hr

Overnight Cutover Lead and Key 6 AdministratorNetwork Migration Architect, Cisco and Juniper Level: Architect Required Certifications: Active CCIE, or equivalent Juniper expert level certification ...

Gofractional

$120 - $150/hr

Network Migration Architect, Cisco and Juniper Level: Architect Required Certifications: Active CCIE, or equivalent Juniper expert level certification (JNCIE). Shift: 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM CST Term: 12 ...

Arganteal

Network Migration Architect

Bloomington, MN · On-site

$65 - $87.25/hr

Overnight Cutover Lead and Key 6 Administrator Network Migration Architect, Cisco and Juniper Level: Architect Required Certifications: Active CCIE, or equivalent Juniper expert level certification ...

Arganteal

Network Migration Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$66.75 - $89.25/hr

Overnight Cutover Lead and Key 6 Administrator Network Migration Architect, Cisco and Juniper Level: Architect Required Certifications: Active CCIE, or equivalent Juniper expert level certification ...

Arganteal, Corp.

Network Migration Architect

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$62.25 - $83.50/hr

Overnight Cutover Lead and Key 6 AdministratorNetwork Migration Architect, Cisco and Juniper Level: Architect Required Certifications: Active CCIE, or equivalent Juniper expert level certification ...

Arganteal, Corp.

Network Migration Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$66.75 - $89.25/hr

Overnight Cutover Lead and Key 6 AdministratorNetwork Migration Architect, Cisco and Juniper Level: Architect Required Certifications: Active CCIE, or equivalent Juniper expert level certification ...

Presidio, Inc

$140 - $190/hr

A Cloud Migration Architect is responsible for designing and overseeing the migration of an organization's applications, data, and infrastructure to the cloud. This role requires a deep understanding ...

Arganteal

Network Migration Architect

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$58.50 - $78.25/hr

Overnight Cutover Lead and Key 6 Administrator Network Migration Architect, Cisco and Juniper Level: Architect Required Certifications: Active CCIE, or equivalent Juniper expert level certification ...

Arganteal

Network Migration Architect

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$63 - $84.25/hr

Overnight Cutover Lead and Key 6 Administrator Network Migration Architect, Cisco and Juniper Level: Architect Required Certifications: Active CCIE, or equivalent Juniper expert level certification ...

Gratiture Solutions

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AWS Workspaces Migration Architect

Dallas, TX · On-site

$150K - $160K/yr

Key Responsibilities Architecture & Migration Leadership * Lead discovery, assessment, sizing, dependency mapping, and migration planning activities. * Design migration waves, pilot deployments ...

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How much do migration architect jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for migration architect in the United States is $128,756.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $166,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Migration Architect typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during large-scale system migrations?

As a Migration Architect, you will frequently work alongside developers, system administrators, business analysts, and project managers to ensure a seamless transition from legacy systems to new platforms. Your role involves facilitating technical discussions, aligning migration strategies with business objectives, and addressing potential risks or dependencies identified by other teams. Effective communication and project management skills are key, as you'll often coordinate timelines, data validation processes, and post-migration support with multiple stakeholders throughout the migration lifecycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Migration Architect, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Migration Architect, you need deep expertise in cloud platforms, system architecture, and data migration methodologies, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with migration tools (such as AWS Migration Hub, Azure Migrate), scripting languages, and relevant certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect is highly valued. Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage complex transitions and align stakeholders. These skills and qualities are crucial to ensure seamless, secure, and efficient migration of systems and data to new environments.

What is the difference between Migration Architect vs Cloud Solutions Architect?

AspectMigration ArchitectCloud Solutions Architect
CredentialsTypically requires certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, cloud migration certifications, and relevant experienceRequires cloud platform certifications such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud certifications
Work EnvironmentFocuses on planning and executing data and system migrations within enterprise IT environmentsDesigns and implements cloud-based solutions across various industries
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by organizations migrating legacy systems to cloud or new platformsUsed by organizations adopting or expanding cloud infrastructure and services

The main difference is that a Migration Architect specializes in planning and executing system migrations, often within enterprise IT environments, while a Cloud Solutions Architect designs and implements cloud-based solutions. Both roles require cloud certifications, but their focus areas and project types differ significantly.

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Network Migration Architect

Arganteal, Corp.

Austin, TX • On-site

$64.25 - $86/hr

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Key responsibilities

  • Lead a remote team of 7 to 8 cutover migration engineers during live network migration windows.

  • Diagnose, decide, and escalate issues that arise during the network cutover process, including making go/no-go and rollback decisions.

  • Author, review, and execute Method of Procedure (MOP) documents, and verify device configurations and physical cabling before and after the cut window.

Job description

Overnight Cutover Lead and Key 6 AdministratorNetwork Migration Architect, Cisco and Juniper

Level: Architect
Required Certifications:  Active CCIE, or equivalent Juniper expert level certification (JNCIE). 
Shift: 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM CST
Term: 12 month contract
Classification: 1099 or Corp to Corp
Location: Remote work from home within the United States
Screening:  Drug, Background, Employment History and References will be checked / verified

Summary

This is the senior technical seat that owns the overnight cut window. Two jobs in one role: Key 6 Administrator at the front of each cut, and Nighttime Lead for everything that follows. You lead a remote team of 7 to 8 cutover migration engineers replacing legacy Cisco and Juniper hardware with current generation platforms.

When a cut goes sideways at 3:00 AM, you are the person who diagnoses it, decides whether to press forward or roll back, and knows when to escalate. Confidence, command of the bridge, and clean decision making under pressure matter as much as technical depth.

Key 6 Administrator
  • Hold the privileged Key 6 credential and log each cut engineer into their assigned devices at the start of the window.
  • Roughly a 15 minute process at the front of every cut. Mechanically simple, but it gates the entire night, so it has to be correct and on time.
  • Maintain custody and confidentiality of the credential in line with client security policy.
Nighttime Lead
  • Run the cut window end to end for a team of 7 to 8 remote engineers. Set the order of operations, keep the team on the clock, and hold the bridge.
  • Act as the escalation point when cut engineers hit complex faults. Diagnose, direct, and resolve in real time.
  • Make go / no go and rollback calls, and own them. Recognize when a problem exceeds the team on the bridge and pull in additional escalation.
  • Direct onsite hands who are frequently not network engineers. Talk a technician through miscabled optics, wrong port assignments, reversed uplinks, and similar physical errors over the phone, without seeing the rack.
  • Author, review, and execute MOPs. Validate that the MOP matches the target design and the actual device state before the window opens.
  • Build and verify cable matrices, and catch errors in them before they become an outage.
  • Deliver a clean handoff and cut status at the end of every window, including anything left open, rolled back, or requiring day shift follow up.
Required
  • Active CCIE, or equivalent Juniper expert level certification (JNCIE). This is a hard requirement. No equivalents, no lapsed certifications, no in progress candidates.
  • Architect level depth across Cisco IOS, IOS XE and Nexus platforms, and Juniper Junos.
  • Demonstrated experience leading a team of cutover or migration engineers through live change windows. This is not a solo engineering seat.
  • Hands on MOP authoring and execution.
  • Cable matrix creation and validation.
  • Proven ability to guide non network onsite personnel through physical remediation by phone.
  • Sustained overnight shift experience. This role is 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM CST, not occasional after hours work.
  • Strong routing and switching fundamentals with fast, structured troubleshooting under time pressure.
  • Resides in the United States and is authorized to work in the United States.
  • Able to clear a background check.
Preferred
  • Service provider or carrier grade escalation background. Last level of support for complex, high risk network faults.
  • Technology refresh and legacy decommissioning programs spanning many sites and repeating cut windows.
  • Both Cisco and Juniper inside the same program, including cross OEM transitions in either direction.
  • Depth in BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and data center fabric technologies.
  • Track record authoring technical procedures, prevention plans, and assurance documentation, not just executing someone else's.
  • Vendor TAC case management on live outages.
  • Experience operating inside a formal change control process with defined back out criteria.
  • Track record mentoring and developing engineers on a live bridge.

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