Data Migration SME with Security Clearance

Data Migration Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Polygraph)

Location: Reston, VA or Charlottesville, VA

Schedule: Onsite Monday–Friday

Compensation: $67/hr – $101/hr (based on experience) Insight Global is seeking an experienced Data Migration Engineer to support a large federal government client on a high-impact modernization effort. This role focuses on migrating legacy data systems to a modern platform, ensuring data integrity, accessibility, and performance while directly supporting mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in database engineering, legacy system migration, and cloud-based data solutions, with the ability to work closely with both technical teams and government stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Assess, inventory, and analyze legacy data stored across shared folders and drives

Evaluate data quality, completeness, and relevance for migration

Identify and document data dependencies, redundancies, and inconsistencies

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data structures, relationships, and required formats

Develop and execute comprehensive data migration plans, including timelines and resource needs

Interpret legacy APIs and define data mappings between source and target systems

Identify migration risks and propose mitigation strategies

Implement indexing strategies to ensure efficient data access and retrieval

Validate migrated data through rigorous testing to ensure accuracy and completeness

Produce validation reports and resolve discrepancies with stakeholders

Partner with software engineers, database administrators, and development teams to ensure architectural alignment

Create and maintain technical documentation for migration processes and system configurations

Generate status reports on migration progress, data quality metrics, and issue resolution

Develop user guides and training materials to support adoption of the new platform Required Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field

Proven experience as a Database Engineer or Data Migration Engineer

Hands-on experience migrating legacy systems to modern or cloud-based environments

Proficiency with ETL and data migration tools (Talend, Informatica, SSIS, or similar)

Strong experience with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Scripting experience for automation and data transformation (Python, SQL, PowerShell)

Solid knowledge of AWS, specifically Amazon S3 and data storage/retrieval solutions

Understanding of data indexing and data accessibility within enterprise applications

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (required) Nice-to-Have Qualifications Experience with data governance, data quality standards, and compliance frameworks

Additional scripting experience (Python, Bash)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision