Migration Engineer

The DICOM Migration Engineer is responsible for the successful installation, control, and monitoring of all DICOM data migration projects. The individual works with internal teams and Healthcare IT/informatics departments at large hospitals and institutions. All work is performed remotely.

The position requires an individual with a technical understanding of DICOM, databases, Medical Imaging, the Microsoft Office Suite, networking, and Healthcare IT in general.

It also requires detailed organization, documentation, and verbal communication skills. The firm has long-term roots in the Healthcare IT space, continues to experience aggressive growth, and provides an exciting opportunity for talented individuals.

• Develop proficiency in the company's software solutions, solution methodologies, and core technologies.
• Implement proprietary software to support DICOM, HL7, and medical image migrations
• Utilize proprietary software tools, in conjunction with MS Access and SQL, to implement data migration projects.
• Verify software modifications, changes, and enhancements, and submit test results findings to the software development team
• Maintain and update internal database, outlining all interactions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create process optimization improvements to enhance the department and its offerings.
• Respond to customer inquiries quickly and maintain excellent customer service.
• Participate in conference calls as the Project Manager to discuss project status with the customer.
• Monitor, maintain, and ensure migration projects are progressing appropriately.
• Review and analyze software and hardware needs for upcoming projects
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all Migration services provided and be prepared to implement at customer facilities

• Strong understanding of DICOM and HL7
• Strong understanding of PACS
• Excellent proficiency with Access and SQL
• Excellent understanding of Windows Operating Systems (Server 2003/2008/etc.)
• Excellent understanding of generic networking technology (Hardware and Software)
• Knowledge of computer HW (Drives, memory, CPU, storage)
• Excellent proficiency with all Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Strong understanding of remote monitoring technologies (Citrix, VPN, Log Mein)
• Familiarity with antivirus policies, procedures, exclusions, and computer rights
• NAS, RAID configuration ability is a plus
• MS Certificate Services is a plus, not required.
• A+ Certification is a plus, not required.
• NET+ Certification is a plus, not required

Data First is a recognized leader in healthcare information technology, specializing in enterprise imaging, interoperability, and large-scale healthcare data migration. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Data First brings more than 25 years of hands‑on experience migrating complex imaging environments, including PACS, DICOM, and VNA systems for health systems nationwide.

At the core of Data First’s platform is the Silverback® Workflow Engine
, an advanced enterprise DICOM routing and workflow orchestration solution purpose-built to manage high‑volume, multi‑site imaging environments. Silverback® enables intelligent routing, policy‑driven automation, and seamless integration across disparate systems—eliminating manual processes and reducing operational risk.

Data First completes more than 250 migration projects annually and works closely with leading healthcare organizations across the U.S., leveraging real-world experience gained from supporting more than half of the hospitals nationwide. With a fully U.S.

-based team, Data First delivers proven, scalable solutions designed to simplify imaging operations and support the evolving needs of enterprise healthcare systems.