NetApp Data Migration Specialist Contract Role - REMOTE
Description and Location We are seeking an experienced Data Migration Specialist to join our team for a critical data migration project involving NetApp storage platforms. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of executing milestone-based projects, meeting or exceeding timelines and expectations, and effectively communicating with a wide variety of stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Manage the migration of data, including data and root shares, from existing source systems to NetApp storage platforms (ONTAP/Cloud Volumes/Azure NetApp Files). Conduct data separation activities and validate completed migration data. Create folder structures and network shares based on findings and business standards approved by the customer. Advise the customer on the creation of Active Directory groups/users required for new data locations. Apply NTFS permissions as required for folder archive and business needs (up to two tiers/folders in the directory structure). Provide logistics and coordination of all data transfer/staging environments (seed Servers or replication mechanisms), if necessary. Recommend properly sized infrastructure or transfer mechanisms for large-scale data migration. Utilize tools necessary for data migration and creation of all new destination folders in NetApp volumes (NFS/CIFS/SMB shares). Verify and validate data migration and share integrity post-migration. Configure and optimize NetApp data life cycle management policies (eg, tiering, snapshot policies, data efficiency features). Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and support customer validation cycles. Document processes and provide ongoing status reporting and updates. Required Skills and Experience: US Citizenship and residency 5+ Years of Experience With: NetApp Storage Solutions (ONTAP, Cloud Volumes ONTAP, Azure NetApp Files) Windows File Server migrations, including use of Robocopy and similar migration tools Robocopy Scripting Active Directory NTFS security permissions aligned to NetApp CIFS/SMB file services Azure Storage and hybrid cloud integration Microsoft Active Directory and TCP/IP Networking Core Competencies: Experience with milestone-based project execution with a history of meeting or exceeding timelines and expectations. Ability to interface, coordinate, and communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders. Experience conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Strong process documentation skills. Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Experience providing status reporting and executive updates. Additional Experience: Experience managing large-scale data migration projects in hybrid or cloud environments. Familiarity with: NetApp data migration tools (eg, SnapMirror, XCP, Robocopy integrations) File services protocols (CIFS/SMB, NFS) Data validation and reconciliation methodologies Data life cycle policies (Snapshots, replication, tiering) Start date - 16th June Duration - 12 month contract Location - 100% remote