Data Migration Engineer (Top Secret)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Data Migration Engineer Mid to support a large-scale federal modernization program in Huntsville, AL. The Data Migration Engineer Mid will support data extraction, transformation, validation, and migration activities involving large-scale datasets transitioning from legacy environments to secure cloud-based platforms.

Data Migration Engineer Mid - Location: Huntsville, AL

Responsibilities of the Data Migration Engineer Mid include:

• Support ETL workflows for large-scale data migration initiatives
• Execute data extraction, transformation, cleansing, normalization, and validation activities across structured and unstructured datasets
• Perform data mapping from legacy systems to target environments and support migration pipeline operations
• Conduct data quality, integrity, and completeness assessments while resolving migration-related data issues
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, DevSecOps teams, QA engineers, and Cloud Architects to support migration readiness, testing, and operational success
  
  

Qualifications for the Data Migration Engineer Mid include:

• 4 years of experience supporting data migration, ETL processes, data engineering, or related workloads
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data, data mapping, transformation, cleansing, and validation
• Familiarity with ETL tools, scripting languages, and pipeline automation methodologies
• Bachelor's degree required
• Active Top Secret security clearance required
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills within fast-paced technical environments
• Experience with cloud-based data pipelines (AWS preferred), CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps environments, or large-scale migration efforts preferred
• Experience supporting DOJ, FBI, Intelligence Community, or other national security programs preferred
  
  

Compensation for the Data Migration Engineer Mid includes:

• $140,000 - $160,000
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays, and additional company-sponsored benefits
  
  

This job opens for applications on October 28, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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