Experis
Azure Architecture Consultant
Experis, Boise, Idaho, United States, 83708
Experis is partnering with a local client to hire an Azure Architecture Consultant to work a hybrid schedule in Boise, ID
Responsibilities:
Cloud Migration Strategy and Planning:
Develop comprehensive 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 that align with industry best practices, covering IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.Migration Execution
: Led and executed the end-to-end migration process, including data center consolidation, re-platforming, re-hosting, and application modernization to cloud-native solutions.Azure Infrastructure Optimization:
Evaluate and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost efficiency, and high availability while maintaining the best Azure security and governance practices.Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
Work closely with IT teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth migration and adherence to timelines. Provide clear communication and regular updates to leadership.Documentation and Knowledge Transfer:
Create detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, migration guides, and operational guides. Conduct training sessions and workshops to transfer knowledge to in-house teams.Qualifications:
Proven experience in on-premises to cloud migration, with a strong focus on Azure cloud environmentsfocus on Azure cloud environments.Extensive knowledge of Azure services, including computing, storage, networking, security, and identity management.Expertise in cloud-native architecture, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and microservices.Familiarity with Azure Virtual Desktop, hybrid cloud setups, and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates). - Strong experience with migration methodologies, tools, and automation (e.g., Azure Migrate, ASR, Azure DevOps).Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in cloud environments.Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams.Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate are highly preferred.Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with large-scale, multi-phased cloud migrations.Background in IT infrastructure, networking, and systems administration.Familiarity with governance, security, and compliance in regulated industries.Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.Knowledge of security best practices for cloud environments.Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments.
Responsibilities:
Cloud Migration Strategy and Planning:
Develop comprehensive 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 that align with industry best practices, covering IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.Migration Execution
: Led and executed the end-to-end migration process, including data center consolidation, re-platforming, re-hosting, and application modernization to cloud-native solutions.Azure Infrastructure Optimization:
Evaluate and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost efficiency, and high availability while maintaining the best Azure security and governance practices.Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
Work closely with IT teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth migration and adherence to timelines. Provide clear communication and regular updates to leadership.Documentation and Knowledge Transfer:
Create detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, migration guides, and operational guides. Conduct training sessions and workshops to transfer knowledge to in-house teams.Qualifications:
Proven experience in on-premises to cloud migration, with a strong focus on Azure cloud environmentsfocus on Azure cloud environments.Extensive knowledge of Azure services, including computing, storage, networking, security, and identity management.Expertise in cloud-native architecture, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and microservices.Familiarity with Azure Virtual Desktop, hybrid cloud setups, and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates). - Strong experience with migration methodologies, tools, and automation (e.g., Azure Migrate, ASR, Azure DevOps).Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in cloud environments.Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams.Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate are highly preferred.Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with large-scale, multi-phased cloud migrations.Background in IT infrastructure, networking, and systems administration.Familiarity with governance, security, and compliance in regulated industries.Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.Knowledge of security best practices for cloud environments.Familiarity with hybrid cloud environments.