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Desktop Migration Engineer / Architect (Windows System Admin) Experience : 8+ Years Location : Reston, VA Duration : 6+ Months Rate : (Negotiable) Responsible for designing the migration of client ...

PLM Data Migration Engineer

Dearborn, MI ยท On-site

$105K - $126K/yr

Stefanini is looking for a PLM Data Migration Engineer (Dearborn, MI) For quick apply, please reach out to Adil Khan at 248-728- 6424/ adil.khan@stefanini.com This position is centered on designing ...

Data Migration Engineer

Phoenix, AZ ยท On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Position Summary A Virtuous Data Migration Engineer will be in charge of extracting, mapping, formatting, and importing client data from legacy systems to Virtuous for our biggest and most ...

PLM Data Migration Engineer

Dearborn, MI ยท On-site

$105K - $126K/yr

Stefanini is looking for a PLM Data Migration Engineer (Dearborn, MI) For quick apply, please reach out to Adil Khan at 248-728- 6424/ adil.khan@stefanini.com This position is centered on designing ...

Data Migration Engineer

Charleston, WV ยท Remote

$117K - $140K/yr

Position Summary A Virtuous Data Migration Engineer will be in charge of extracting, mapping, formatting, and importing client data from legacy systems to Virtuous for our biggest and most ...

PLM Data Migration Engineer

Dearborn, MI

$105K - $126K/yr

Stefanini is looking for a PLM Data Migration Engineer (Dearborn, MI) For quick apply, please reach out to Adil Khan at 248-728- 6424/ adil.khan@stefanini.com This position is centered on designing ...

Responsibilities We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Migration Engineer to lead the design, planning, and execution of enterprise-scale cloud migration initiatives. This role combines deep ...

PLM Data Migration Engineer

Dearborn, MI ยท On-site

$61 - $66/hr

Stefanini is looking for a PLM Data Migration Engineer (Dearborn, MI) For quick apply, please reach out to Adil Khan at 248-728- 6424/ adil.khan@stefanini.com This position is centered on designing ...

Cloud Migration Engineer

Plano, TX ยท On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

The Microsoft Cloud Engineer is a project-focused role, requiring a background in project delivery ... Lead the migration, refactoring and/or transformation of existing applications and infrastructure ...

Senior AWS Migration Engineer

Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site

$67.50 - $88.75/hr

Company Description Senior AWS Migration Engineer Location: Seattle, WA /Minneapolis, MN (3 -5 days onsite minimum) Duration: 12 months Job Summary: Core AWS Migration Skills * AWS Migration ...

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Senior AWS Migration Engineer

Minneapolis, MN ยท On-site

$67.50 - $88.75/hr

Company Description Senior AWS Migration Engineer Location: Seattle, WA /Minneapolis, MN (3 -5 days onsite minimum) Duration: 12 months Job Summary: Core AWS Migration Skills * AWS Migration ...

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How much do migration engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for migration engineer in the United States is $101,752.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Migration Engineers?

Migration Engineers are IT professionals who specialize in transferring data, applications, and systems from one environment to another, such as from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud. They plan, execute, and troubleshoot migrations to ensure minimal downtime and data integrity. Their work often involves assessing existing systems, designing migration strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition. Migration Engineers must be familiar with various platforms, databases, and tools to handle complex migration projects effectively.

What are some common challenges Migration Engineers face during large-scale data or system migrations?

Migration Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring data integrity, minimizing system downtime, and handling compatibility issues between legacy and new systems. Coordinating with cross-functional teams to align on migration timelines and testing strategies is also crucial. Additionally, unexpected technical roadblocks or incomplete legacy documentation can require creative problem-solving and adaptability. Successful Migration Engineers proactively communicate risks and collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition.

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

To thrive as a Migration Engineer, you need strong expertise in data migration, systems integration, and IT infrastructure, often supported by a degree in computer science or related certifications. Familiarity with migration tools such as Azure Migrate, AWS Migration Hub, and database management systems is typically required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills help ensure smooth transitions and stakeholder alignment. These skills are crucial for minimizing downtime, ensuring data integrity, and delivering successful migration projects.

What is the difference between Migration Engineer vs Network Engineer?

AspectMigration EngineerNetwork Engineer
Required CredentialsTypically certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Cisco CCNA, or similarCertifications such as Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or similar
Work EnvironmentFocuses on migrating systems, applications, and data across platforms or environmentsDesigning, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in IT companies, cloud service providers, and organizations undergoing system migrationsCommon in telecom, IT, and enterprise organizations managing network infrastructure

While both roles require networking knowledge and certifications, Migration Engineers specialize in transitioning systems and data, whereas Network Engineers focus on building and maintaining network infrastructure. The roles often overlap in skills but differ in primary responsibilities and project focus.

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Infographic showing various Migration Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,752 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

Network Migration Engineer

Atria Group LLC

Minneapolis, MN โ€ข On-site

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Company Description

We specialize in Staffing, Consulting, Software Development, and Training along with IT services to small to medium size companies. AG's primary objective is to help companies maximize their IT resources and meet the ever-changing IT needs and challenges.

In addition, AG offers enterprise resource planning and enterprise application integration, supply-chain management, e-commerce solutions, and B2B public exchanges and B2B process integration solutions. Our company provides application analysis, design, development and programming, software engineering, systems development, testing, integration, and implementation, and management consulting services to various clients - including governmental agencies and private companies - throughout the United States and India.

We provide these services in multiple computing environments and use technologies such as client/server architecture, object-oriented programming languages and tools, distributed database management systems, state-of-the-art networking, and communications infrastructures. Our honest and realistic approach to recruiting dictates that AG does not entice or lure engineers from their employers. We represent only high caliber technical professionals who have committed to making a change required by career.

Job Description

Required Skills:

  • 7+ years overall network experience
  • CCNP certification desired
  • Mid-Senior Level Consultant - 5+ year Cisco IOS experience
  • 2+ Year SSL-based connectivity experience

Purpose:

As part of an effort to move certain customer applications of the Internet, CLIENT is building a new, standards-based solution, to support secure connectivity for customers and business partners. The solution will support secure connectivity via SSL VPN and/or IPsec VPN. Contract resources are required to assist with the build, testing, and migration of existing customer and business partner connections to the new solution.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the design phase including Proof of Concept (lab) and to-be solution. Prepare and/or update deliverables as assigned.
  • Perform configuration, build and testing activities for Proof of Concept (lab), build and configuration of to-be solution, and during customer and business partner migrations.
  • Prepare written test cases per functional, non-functional and quality requirements to support to-be solution and migration testing.
  • Perform and record results for the unit, end-to-end and another testing to support Proof of Concept (lab), build and configuration of to-be solution, and customer and business partner migrations.
  • Identifyย the document "run book" activities for pattern-based migration plans, based on requirements (schedule and resources) and direction from Architect or other project resources.
  • As assigned, perform technical risk analysis or impact assessment, with written results, for other project dependencies, technical issues or challenges, customer and business partner requirements, etc.
  • Perform client and business partner migrations, including testing and post migration support based on the schedule (likely to include evening and weekend work).
  • Other project activities as assigned.

ย Technical Skills and Certifications:

  • ย 7+ years overall network experience
  • CCNP certification desired
  • Mid-Senior Level Consultant - 5+ year Cisco IOS experience
  • 2+ Year SSL-based connectivity experience
  • 1+ Year Cisco VPN IPsec experience, including ISR 44xx experience
  • 1+ projects with Client VPN migration experience
  • 2+ years combined experience with Checkpoint FW, Cisco ASA firewall and F5 Big IP (NAT, VIPs, etc.)
  • Proficiency in creating network conceptual and detailed diagrams with MS Visio
  • Proficiency creating written test artifacts

Other Requirements:

  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Must perform with limited supervision, be a team player and have the ability to work in consensus-based culture
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Follow strict change management processes
Additional Information

GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS

DURATION: 6+ Months Contract ย 

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