Data Migration Specialist

The Data Migration Specialist at Trilogy Federal is responsible for planning, executing, and validating data migrations for VA corporate IT systems. This includes transferring data from legacy systems to IBM Maximo and other platforms while ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with VA standards. Collaborating with Data Architects and DevOps teams, you will integrate migrated data into CI/CD workflows and support VA's operational needs through careful mapping and transformation processes.

To qualify for the Data Migration Specialist role at Trilogy Federal, candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, along with a Certified Maximo Deployment Professional certification. Ideally, applicants should have over 8 years of experience in data migration, specifically within federal or VA IT environments, demonstrating proven expertise in using SQL and ETL tools. Familiarity with VA security standards and the VIP Lean-Agile framework is highly desirable.

At Trilogy Federal, the Data Migration Specialist ensures compliance with data security standards such as FISMA and NIST 800-53 during data migration activities. This is achieved by applying strong encryption, implementing access controls, and conducting audits. Additionally, you'll maintain data integrity through thorough testing and reconciliation processes post-migration to promote a secure and efficient environment for all VA stakeholders.

The Data Migration Specialist at Trilogy Federal utilizes VA-approved tools such as Jira for project management, GitHub for version control, and ServiceNow for workflow documentation. These tools help in documenting migration plans, tracking progress, and contributing to biweekly status reports. Having a good command of these tools ensures efficient project flow and aids in maintaining high standards of data accuracy throughout the migration process.

The Data Migration Specialist position at Trilogy Federal offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans, a Safe Harbor 401(k) with fully vested employer contributions from day one, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. The role also supports work/life balance and provides additional perks such as pet insurance and stipends for phone and internet, making it an attractive opportunity for job seekers.

When answering this question, it's important to highlight specific projects you've worked on where you migrated data to or from IBM Maximo. Describe your role, the strategies you implemented, the challenges faced, and how you ensured data integrity during the process. Use measurable outcomes to demonstrate your success, such as improved data accuracy or reduced migration times.

In responding to this question, detail your experience with data profiling, cleansing, and validation procedures you use during migrations. Explain your approach to data mapping and the tools you utilize for testing to ensure discrepancies are identified and resolved, thereby maintaining high standards of data integrity and quality before, during, and after the migration.

Discuss your experience with Agile methodologies and your techniques for scheduling and prioritizing tasks effectively. Emphasize your ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality outcomes and how you communicate with your team and stakeholders to align expectations, manage risks, and ensure timely deliveries.

When answering this question, share specific instances where you applied security frameworks like FISMA and NIST during data migrations. Illustrate how you ensured compliance through encryption, access controls, and auditing. Demonstrating your knowledge of these standards will showcase your expertise and suitability for the Data Migration Specialist role.

Provide a narrative that outlines the complexity of the migration, the stakeholders involved, and the specific challenges you faced—whether technical, organizational, or related to data quality. Highlight how you overcame these challenges, what strategies worked well, and any insights gained that could be applied to future migrations.

Share examples of how you've effectively communicated and collaborated with Data Architects, Cloud Engineers, and DevOps teams. Describe the roles of each team member and how you engaged them in the data migration process, ensuring a smooth integration within CI/CD workflows and Agile cycles.

Discuss your familiarity with tools such as SQL, ETL software like Informatica or Talend, and project management tools like Jira and ServiceNow. Explain your reasons for selecting specific tools based on project requirements, your expertise, and how they contribute to successful data migrations.

Explain your approach to mentoring, emphasizing the importance of sharing knowledge and best practices. Discuss how you would demonstrate techniques, provide resources, and encourage hands-on practice to build another person's confidence and competence in data migration processes, particularly with Maximo.

In your answer, focus on your experience assessing potential risks associated with data quality and security during migrations. Describe the risk management strategies you've implemented to mitigate negative impacts and maintain transparency with stakeholders throughout the migration process.

Discuss how critical planning and validation are to the success of any data migration. Explain your focus on maintaining communication with stakeholders, ensuring clear documentation, and adhering to compliance standards to keep projects on track and ensure enjoyable experiences for end-users.