Cloud and architecture consultant

IMPORTANT NOTES:Onsite/Hybrid vs Fully Remote: READ Questions Section Completely and answer the questions appropriately.Overview:HIGH-LEVEL Azure Architect experienced with infrastructure and application migration to Azure Cloud environment is required.Key Responsibilities:Develop comprehensive migration strategies and roadmaps for transitioning on-premise environments to Azure, including workload assessments, risk management, and phased migration plans.Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective Azure architectures that align with industry best practices, covering IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.Lead and execute the end-to-end migration process, including data center consolidation, re-platforming, re-hosting, and application modernization to cloud-native solutions.Evaluate and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost efficiency, and high availability while maintaining the best Azure security and governance practices.Work closely with IT teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth migration and adherence to timelines.Create detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, migration guides, and operational guides.Conduct training sessions and workshops to transfer knowledge to in-house teams.Required Skills:Proven experience in on-premises to cloud migration, with a strong focus on Azure cloud environments.Expertise in cloud-native architecture, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and microservices.Strong experience with migration methodologies, tools, and automation (e.g., Azure Migrate, ASR, Azure DevOps).Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams.Preferred Experience:Background in IT infrastructure, networking, and systems administration.Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments.Required/Desired Skills:Skill

Required /Desired

Amount of Required Experience in yrs

Experience as a cloud architect working specifically with Azure Architecture

Required

4

Experience architecting end-to-end on-prem to Azure cloud migration including data center consolidation, re-platforming, rehosting & app modernization

Required

4

Strong experience with migration methodologies, tools, and automation (e.g., Azure Migrate, ASR, Azure DevOps).

Required

4

Expertise in cloud-native architecture, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and microservices.

Required

4

Experience with "Lift and Shift" in an AVS (Azure VMware Solution) environment.

Required

4

Experience with Azure services, including computing, storage, networking, security, and identity management.

Required

4

Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop, hybrid cloud setups, and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates).

Required

4

Migration of servers on VxRail

Required

2

Exceptional communication and leadership skills, as this role requires the ability to guide cross-functional teams

Required

0

Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate are highly preferred.

Highly desired

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