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The Data Recovery & Migration Specialist is responsible for executing data offloading, legacy media processing, and hardware recovery across multiple organizational sites. This role requires travel to multiple U.S. locations to extract data from various polysomnography (PSG) devices and media storage types (including legacy hard drives of varying ages and DVDs, some of which may be non-functional or degraded). Additionally, this role provides technical support and hardware troubleshooting at the main site, converting extracted data into standardized, usable formats, and maintaining core IT operations.
About the Project
This project is a multi-institution research collaboration with Stanford, Johns Hopkins, the Veteran Affairs (VA), and the Department of War (DoW) to build a sleep foundation model. Unlike traditional AI models, a sleep foundation model relies on self-supervised learning on vast amounts of physiological sleep study data (petabyte-level). By generating representations (embeddings) from the sleep data, the team aims to forecast future health risks and uncover latent patterns that traditional sleep scoring metrics miss.
Salary Range
$32.84 - $39.38/HOUR. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or equivalent work experience required
- 1-2 years of experience in non-profit, research, or healthcare preferred
- Proven hands-on experience and expertise in data recovery, legacy storage media (DVDs, legacy hard drives of various ages / interfaces), and troubleshooting malfunctioning or legacy hardware
- Experience with polysomnography (PSG) equipment and software, specialized medical devices, or proprietary device data extraction highly desired
- Strong technical knowledge of server and workstation operating systems
- Proven oral and written communication skills
- Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+ desired
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, and professional
- Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing workloads and communicate effectively with diplomacy
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Travel to designated locations across the USA to conduct on-site data offloading from various devices and storage media
- Extract and recover data from legacy and non-standard media, including DVDs and legacy hard drives of various ages, condition, and format
- Execute advanced, effective hardware and software troubleshooting on-site for malfunctioning, corrupt, or unresponsive storage drives and PSG equipment
- Coordinate the safe handling, packing, and shipping of legacy hardware and media from remote locations to the main site
- Work at the main site to process shipped or retrieved hardware and offload raw data into structured, usable organizational formats
- Identify, procure, configure, and install hardware/software to support data conversion, workstation maintenance, and user requirements
- Maintain timely updates and clear communication with site contacts and project teams regarding data extraction / recovery status
- Develop, document, and maintain IT policies, procedures, and data inventory
- Perform additional duties as assigned
The Data Recovery & Migration Specialist is responsible for executing data offloading, legacy media processing, and hardware recovery across multiple organizational sites. This role requires travel to multiple U.S. locations to extract data from various polysomnography (PSG) devices and media storage types (including legacy hard drives of varying ages and DVDs, some of which may be non-functional or degraded). Additionally, this role provides technical support and hardware troubleshooting at the main site, converting extracted data into standardized, usable formats, and maintaining core IT operations.
About the Project
This project is a multi-institution research collaboration with Stanford, Johns Hopkins, the Veteran Affairs (VA), and the Department of War (DoW) to build a sleep foundation model. Unlike traditional AI models, a sleep foundation model relies on self-supervised learning on vast amounts of physiological sleep study data (petabyte-level). By generating representations (embeddings) from the sleep data, the team aims to forecast future health risks and uncover latent patterns that traditional sleep scoring metrics miss.
Salary Range
$32.84 - $39.38/HOUR. Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or equivalent work experience required
- 1-2 years of experience in non-profit, research, or healthcare preferred
- Proven hands-on experience and expertise in data recovery, legacy storage media (DVDs, legacy hard drives of various ages / interfaces), and troubleshooting malfunctioning or legacy hardware
- Experience with polysomnography (PSG) equipment and software, specialized medical devices, or proprietary device data extraction highly desired
- Strong technical knowledge of server and workstation operating systems
- Proven oral and written communication skills
- Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+ desired
- Must be organized, detail-oriented, and professional
- Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing workloads and communicate effectively with diplomacy
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Travel to designated locations across the USA to conduct on-site data offloading from various devices and storage media
- Extract and recover data from legacy and non-standard media, including DVDs and legacy hard drives of various ages, condition, and format
- Execute advanced, effective hardware and software troubleshooting on-site for malfunctioning, corrupt, or unresponsive storage drives and PSG equipment
- Coordinate the safe handling, packing, and shipping of legacy hardware and media from remote locations to the main site
- Work at the main site to process shipped or retrieved hardware and offload raw data into structured, usable organizational formats
- Identify, procure, configure, and install hardware/software to support data conversion, workstation maintenance, and user requirements
- Maintain timely updates and clear communication with site contacts and project teams regarding data extraction / recovery status
- Develop, document, and maintain IT policies, procedures, and data inventory
- Perform additional duties as assigned
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in migration specialist jobs.
- Experience planning and executing data or system migrations from on-premises to cloud environments
- Proficiency with at least one major migration platform such as AWS Migration Hub, Azure Migrate, or similar
- Ability to write and validate SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and validation during migrations
- Familiarity with project management practices including cutover planning, risk logging, and stakeholder communication
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related technical field
- Experience with ETL tools or scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell to automate migration workflows
Tips for Your Migration Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to migration scope
Migration specialists are hired for specific project scopes, so your resume should name the systems or platforms you've moved data between, the volume handled, and whether the work was cloud-to-cloud, on-prem-to-cloud, or database-to-database. Generic IT experience won't cut it.
Highlight cutover planning experience explicitly
Many hiring managers screen for cutover planning skills because a failed cutover is costly. If you've owned or contributed to cutover windows, document that in a dedicated bullet rather than burying it under a broader project description.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists migration specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by technology stack match
Migration roles are often written around a specific tool set, such as AWS DataSync, Azure Migrate, or Informatica. Search for openings that name tools you've used hands-on, since stack mismatches are a common early-screen filter recruiters apply before the first interview.
Prepare a rollback scenario for interviews
Interviewers for migration specialist roles frequently ask how you've handled a migration that went wrong or required rollback. Walk through one real example with a clear sequence: what failed, how you detected it, what the rollback procedure was, and what you changed afterward.
Negotiate around project phase and not just title
Migration specialist compensation often varies more by project phase than seniority label. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you're joining at planning, execution, or post-migration stabilization, since late-phase roles typically carry fewer growth opportunities and may affect your next-role positioning.
Migration Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most migration specialists?
The companies hiring the most migration specialists right now include Clearwater Analytics (CWAN), Mphasis, and CACI International, with the largest share of openings in Idaho, Virginia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in professional services firms and large enterprise technology divisions managing multi-year cloud transformation programs.
How many migration specialist jobs are remote?
About 50% of migration specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the technical nature of the work. Roles focused on planning, documentation, and stakeholder coordination tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions that require hands-on access to on-premises infrastructure are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a migration specialist?
Start by building a foundation in IT infrastructure, database administration, or cloud platforms through hands-on work or formal training. Earn a cloud provider certification relevant to migration services, then seek project roles where you can contribute to real migration efforts, even in a supporting capacity. Document every migration project you touch, including scope, tools used, and outcomes, so you can speak specifically to your experience in interviews.
How do you get hired as a migration specialist with little experience?
Focus on roles titled junior migration analyst, IT migration associate, or cloud operations specialist, which are designed for candidates still building direct migration experience. Contribute to open-source migration tooling or complete a personal migration project, such as moving a self-hosted application to a cloud environment, so you have a concrete example to discuss. Certifications from major cloud providers carry real weight at the entry level and can substitute for years of direct experience in many hiring conversations.
What does the migration specialist interview process look like?
Most migration specialist hiring processes begin with a recruiter screen focused on your technical background and familiarity with specific tools, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past migration project in detail. A second round often involves a whiteboard or take-home scenario asking you to design or troubleshoot a migration plan. Final rounds typically include a conversation with a project manager or delivery lead who assesses how you communicate risk, timelines, and rollback procedures to non-technical stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to migration specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to migration specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target stack, and apply directly to each listing that fits your goals.
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