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Storage Migration Expert (Petabyte-Scale Data Movement & Cloud Transformation)

Storage Migration Expert (Petabyte-Scale Data Movement & Cloud Transformation)

Remote

Manchester, United kingdom

£ 550 /day

Freelance

01-12-2025

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Skills

Windows AWS

Job Specifications

About Us :

Location: Remote (UK-based) On-site attendance required during major migration/cutover events

Type: Contract or Permanent

Clearance: SC or eligible for SC

Travel: Occasional UK visits for data centre access, discovery, validation or cutover execution

Role Overview :

We are looking for an experienced Storage Migration Expert to lead large-scale data migrations from on-premise storage platforms into AWS for major enterprise transformation programmes. This role focuses on petabyte-scale data movement, replication, cutover execution and ensuring data integrity across complex evironments.

Remote role with occasional on-site attendance during discovery or cutover weekends.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead data migration from legacy SAN/NAS arrays (EMC, NetApp, IBM, HPE etc.) to AWS storage services (EBS, S3, FSx).
Develop strategies for transferring very large datasets (including replication, delta syncs, snapshots, or Snowball).
Deliver migration cutovers during weekend/outage windows and ensure data integrity throughout.
Create detailed runbooks, rollback plans and validation steps.
Troubleshoot performance issues across hybrid on-prem/cloud storage environments.
Collaborate with application, database, OS and cloud teams to plan dependencies and sequencing.

Experience Required :

Strong background with enterprise storage platforms (EMC, NetApp, IBM, HPE or similar).
Hands-on experience migrating large datasets into AWS or another major cloud platform.
Knowledge of replication technologies, block/file transfer tools, snapshots and cloning.
Experience tuning performance and resolving latency/throughput issues.
Comfortable working during cutover weekends and high-pressure migration windows.

Nice to Have :

Exposure to AWS DataSync, Snowball, Storage Gateway or similar tools.
Understanding of storage integration patterns for emulation platforms (e.g., Stromasys CHARON).
Experience supporting OS/database teams during large migration waves.

Salary Banding

£450–£550 per day / £65,000–£80,000 perm FTC

Interview Question Bank :

What tools have you used for large-scale data migrations?
Explain how you ensure data integrity during cutover.
Describe a time you migrated petabyte-scale datasets.

About the Company

With over 20 years of experience, 3ROC is dedicated to empowering businesses through outstanding tech support and robust data management solutions. We specialise in delivering tailored IT services designed to enhance productivity, secure critical information, and ensure seamless technology operations. Our key services include: 1. UK-based Service Desk Support 2. Cloud Services, including AWS and Azure hosting, and cloud migration support 3. Network and Security solutions, covering routers, switches, network discovery, and ex... Know more