Job
Lead Data Migration Architect
| Location | Burbank, CA 91505 |
| Date Posted | February 04, 2026 |
| Job ID | 14077 |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Pay rate | $121/hour |
Scion Technology has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Lead Data Migration Architect (Backup & Archiving) for our client, a leading IT Infrastructure Systems Integrator! This is a long-term contract opportunity open to remote candidates with a preference for Toronto-based applicants.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Join a high-impact migration initiative for a prominent international bank. The project involves migrating hundreds of petabytes of data from on-premises storage to the cloud. The discovery and study phases are complete, and now the focus is on executing the migration. The environment features object storage primarily managed through data transfer via Data Domain, with core technologies including Dell ECS, Dell Data Domain, and Dell Networker.
PERKS
POSITION OVERVIEW
Join a high-impact migration initiative for a prominent international bank. The project involves migrating hundreds of petabytes of data from on-premises storage to the cloud. The discovery and study phases are complete, and now the focus is on executing the migration. The environment features object storage primarily managed through data transfer via Data Domain, with core technologies including Dell ECS, Dell Data Domain, and Dell Networker.
PERKS
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Competitive hourly rate of $100-120/hr (depending on experience)
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Lead a transformative, enterprise-scale migration project for a major global client
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Work remotely with a dynamic, high-caliber team on cutting-edge storage and cloud solutions
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead the technical execution of a major backup and archiving data migration project from on-premises infrastructure to cloud.
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Serve as the project and technical lead, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure seamless migration and data integrity.
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Design and implement robust object storage transfer solutions, leveraging Dell ECS, Data Domain, and Networker platforms.
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Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including engineering and sales teams, to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
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Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during migration phases, ensuring minimal downtime and data security.
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Provide strategic guidance, best practices, and technical oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
QUALIFICATIONS
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7+ years of experience in enterprise data infrastructure and backup/archiving solutions.
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Proven expertise in Dell ECS, Dell Data Domain, and Dell Networker software.
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Demonstrated success leading complex infrastructure and data protection projects.
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Strong leadership skills with the ability to operate effectively as a technical project manager and team lead.
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Exceptional communication and soft skills to coordinate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Prior Dell experience is highly desirable.
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AWS experience is a plus.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This contract position offers an hourly rate of $100-120/hr, commensurate with experience. The organization provides a robust benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.
Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
