Position Details
Cloud Migration And Azure Architecture Consultant Apply
Key Responsibilities:
- Cloud Migration Strategy and Planning:
- Develop migration strategies and roadmaps for transitioning on-premise environments to Azure, including workload assessments, risk management, and phased migration plans.
- Azure Architecture Design:
- Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective Azure architectures using best practices for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
- Migration Execution:
- Lead the full migration process including data center consolidation, re-platforming, re-hosting, and application modernization into cloud-native solutions.
- Azure Infrastructure Optimization:
- Evaluate and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost efficiency, and high availability while maintaining best practices for security and governance in Azure.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
- Work closely with IT teams, third-party vendors, and stakeholders to ensure a smooth migration. Provide regular communication and updates to leadership on the progress.
- Documentation and Knowledge Transfer:
- Create technical documentation (architecture diagrams, migration guides) and conduct workshops or training sessions for internal teams to ensure knowledge transfer.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- Experience: Proven experience in on-premise to cloud migration, specifically with Azure.
Skills Matrix:
| Skill/Technology | Required/Desired | Years of Experience |
| Experience as a cloud architect working with Azure Architecture | Required | 4+ years |
| Experience architecting on-prem to Azure cloud migration | Required | 4+ years |
| Strong experience with migration methodologies, tools, and automation (Azure Migrate, ASR, Azure DevOps) | Required | 4+ years |
| Expertise in cloud-native architecture, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and microservices | Required | 4+ years |
| Experience in cloud infrastructure where "Lift and Shift" and cloud-native applications co-exist | Required | 4+ years |
| Experience with Azure services (compute, storage, networking, security, identity management) | Required | 4+ years |
| Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop, hybrid cloud setups, and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (Terraform, ARM templates) | Required | 4+ years |
| Architect experience in Microsoft SQL Server, .Net Framework Web applications, .Net Core applications on Azure Cloud | Required | 4+ years |
| Migration of servers on VxRail | Required | 2+ years |
| Exceptional communication and leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams | Required | - |
| Relevant certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate) | Highly Desired | - |
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with large-scale, multi-phased cloud migrations.
- Knowledge of governance, security, and compliance in regulated industries.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with hybrid cloud environments.
Additional Information:
- Work Arrangement: Local candidates who can work in a hybrid capacity (combining in-office and remote work) are strongly preferred. Fully remote candidates may be considered if no suitable local candidates are found.
- Certifications: Azure certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate, are highly preferred.
