Senior Systems Engineer

Who We Are.

At CMiT, we do more than provide real-world solutions. We deliver transformative results. Through cutting-edge technology and process innovations, we are changing how federal and commercial clients worldwide deliver their mission. A service-disabled veteran-owned small business, we take pride in serving our nation through exemplary support for our clients and employees alike.

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER

CMiT is seeking a skilled Sr. Systems Engineer to lead the migration of a Window's-based legacy on-premises application environment into AWS GovCloud. This role will focus on designing, planning, and executing a seamless transition from physical and virtual Windows infrastructure-including IIS-hosted applications and Windows VMs- to a secure, scalable, and cost-optimized AWS environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud architecture, Windows application hosting, and application migration strategies, with hands-on experience in configuring IIS, managing Windows-based workloads, and leveraging AWS services for modernization.

The Sr. Systems Engineer will collaborate with application owners, developers, security teams, and project stakeholders to assess current infrastructure, define migration roadmaps, and implement best practices for cloud adoption. Responsibilities will include performing application and dependency mapping, configuring AWS services to replicate or improve existing capabilities, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards, and validating performance post-migration. This position is critical to ensuring minimal downtime, data integrity, and optimal operational efficiency throughout the migration process

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration of Windows-based legacy applications, including IIS-hosted services, from on-premises infrastructure to AWS GovCloud.
• Configure and optimize Windows Servers, IIS, and Windows VMs in both on-premises and AWS environments.
• Perform application and dependency mapping to ensure all components are accurately migrated and integrated.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective AWS architectures to replicate or enhance existing capabilities.
• Develop migration roadmaps, cutover strategies, and rollback plans to ensure minimal downtime and business continuity.
• Collaborate with developers, application owners, and security teams to validate performance, compliance, and data integrity.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment using tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, and PowerShell.
• Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, and other regulatory requirements for AWS GovCloud environments.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize migrated workloads for performance, cost, and reliability.
• Document migration processes, configurations, and operational procedures for knowledge transfer and support.

Education / Certification

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

Clearance Required

Who Makes It Happen.

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