How to hire a migration engineer

How to hire a migration engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step migration engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a migration engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new migration engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The migration engineer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A migration engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, migration engineers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of migration engineers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Migration Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Migration Engineer	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$35-66
   Network/Server Administrator	A Network Administrator ensures an organizations' network is operational and up to date. They solve problems that arise within computer networks, maintaining computer networks, interacting with clients, and consulting with them to determine their system requirements... Show more	$27-51
   Systems Administrator	Systems administrators are employees who oversee information technology infrastructures in the office. They are skilled information technology professionals who are knowledgeable about the company's network systems and other technology-related infrastructures... Show more	$28-48

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • Azure
   • PowerShell
   • SharePoint
   • Linux
   • SQL Server
   • Windows Server
   • SCCM
   • Troubleshoot
   • Migration Project
   • Data Migration
   • Provisioning
   • DNS
   • VMware

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   Responsibilities:

   • Perform network testing, replace hubs with Cisco switches, and manage cabling contractors.
   • Achieve VDI system high availability, eliminating single-points of failure to the VDI environment for internal and external VDI connectivity.
   • Extract Java MSI's for use in SCCM to avoid bloat ware and taskbar installations.
   • Position require troubleshooting PC networking issues involving LAN connectivity, TCP/IP, DNS, etc.
   • Administer LAN, install CAT5 cabling, create user accounts, troubleshoot TCP/IP and IPX/SPX issues, and resolve connectivity problems.
   • Upgrade VMware tolls and ESX host critical patches and setup baseline.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the migration engineer job description is a good way to get more applicants. A migration engineer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a migration engineer in Kansas may be lower than in Oregon, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level migration engineer. Additionally, a migration engineer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average migration engineer salary

   $100,922yearly

   $48.52 hourly rate

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   Entry-level migration engineer salary

   $73,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

   Average migration engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Oregon	$120,575	$58
   2	California	$116,804	$56
   3	Washington	$113,022	$54
   4	Arizona	$101,401	$49
   5	Delaware	$99,872	$48
   6	Pennsylvania	$98,639	$47
   7	Nevada	$98,505	$47
   8	New Jersey	$98,224	$47
   9	Minnesota	$97,614	$47
   10	Virginia	$97,249	$47
   11	Connecticut	$96,006	$46
   12	Massachusetts	$93,476	$45
   13	Louisiana	$93,190	$45
   14	Georgia	$92,793	$45
   15	Wisconsin	$92,459	$44
   16	New York	$91,986	$44
   17	Texas	$91,220	$44
   18	Utah	$90,283	$43
   19	North Carolina	$89,452	$43
   20	Ohio	$87,902	$42

   Average migration engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Amazon	$114,024	$54.82	423
   2	Insight Enterprises	$113,041	$54.35
   3	Continental Resources	$111,110	$53.42	1
   4	Randstad North America, Inc.	$108,660	$52.24	8
   5	INNOVA	$108,490	$52.16
   6	CTG	$106,094	$51.01	10
   7	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$104,781	$50.38	76
   8	Novisync	$104,090	$50.04
   9	RMS Management	$103,736	$49.87
   10	Chargebee	$103,521	$49.77
   11	Motion Recruitment	$102,872	$49.46	15
   12	Sreehotels	$101,453	$48.78
   13	Ahead USA	$101,414	$48.76	26
   14	Lt Engineering	$99,670	$47.92
   15	Accenture	$98,478	$47.35	78
   16	Ceres	$97,534	$46.89
   17	ELLKAY	$96,718	$46.50
   18	State Street	$96,529	$46.41
   19	Goldman Sachs	$96,282	$46.29	1
   20	World Wide Technology	$96,259	$46.28	81

4. Writing a migration engineer job description

   A migration engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a migration engineer job description:

   Migration engineer job description example

   Are you ready to make an impact and join a creative, forward-thinking team? We're looking for innovators and forward-thinkers to help us do great things.
   
   Leidos is seeking a Network Migration Engineer to join our Defense Enclave Services (DES) team, who will support data system services and operations and digital modernization program critical to DISA and Fourth Estate Agencies at Fort Meade, MD.
   
   The DES program supports a highly demanding mission and requires support to provide expert technical and professional management support to DISA enterprise Information Technology (IT) services. You will be working in support of a large and complex IT consolidation, migration, and modernization effort towards a Single Service Provider model that provides sustainment, maintenance, Problem and Change management services to help ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of the Department of Defense networks and services.
   CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:
   
   •Must hold an active Secret security clearance. (US Citizenship required)
   
   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
   
   •Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies.
   
   •Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management.
   
   •Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information.
   
   •Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools.
   
   •Provide input to the design of the organization's network and mission architecture.
   
   •Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components.
   
   •Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements
   
   •Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN's, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), IP Encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate.
   
   BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   •Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience; additional years of directly applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
   
   •DoD IAT Level II (Security+ ) certification or equivalent is required.
   
   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
   
   •Proficiency with Juniper IOS or other IP/transport specific management tools (EMS) and general practices. Expertise in IP technologies, i.e. Networking architectures and methodologies and Voice Services.
   
   •Expert Knowledge of IP principles.
   
   •Proficiency in at least two or more of the following devices: SONUS SBC, Juniper MX5 routers, Juniper SRX firewalls, Juniper EX switches, SONUS SBCs, KG175.
   
   •Proficiency in at least one of the following tools: SolarWinds or Junos Space.
   
   DISADES
   
   External Referral Eligible
   
   Pay Range:Pay Range $81,900.00 - $126,000.00 - $170,100.00
   
   The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
   
   REQNUMBER: R-00094169
   
   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

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5. Post your job

   To find migration engineers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any migration engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level migration engineers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your migration engineer job on Zippia to find and attract quality migration engineer candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit migration engineers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview migration engineer candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new migration engineer

   Once you've decided on a perfect migration engineer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new migration engineer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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