Cloud Migration and Azure Architecture Consultant

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.