Azure Cloud Migration Expert

Azure Cloud Migration Expert:

Azure Well-Architected Framework

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Planning:

Evaluate existing systems (On-premises, AWS, GCP, etc.), and associated enabling capabilities (identity, security, HA/DR, monitoring, backup/restore, reporting, integrations, etc.).

Design and develop comprehensive migration strategies and plans.

7 Rs cloud migration strategies - rehost, replatform, refactor, repurchase, retire, retain, and relocate.

• Migration Execution:

Manage and execute the migration process, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity, and using tools like Azure Migrate.

• Cloud Infrastructure Management:

Configure, optimize, and monitor Azure resources, including but not limited to virtual machines, AKS, storage, networking, and other services.

• Technical Expertise:

Provide technical guidance to project teams, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with cloud security best practices.

• Technical Leadership:

Develop, train, and build internal teams with Azure skills and build a practice/Center of Excellence

• Post-Migration Support:

Provide documentation, training, and ongoing support to internal teams and clients.

• Optimization and Cost Efficiency:

Continuously monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance and cost-efficiency.

• Collaboration:

Work with cross-functional teams (developers, IT, security, compliance) to ensure seamless integration and alignment.

Required Skills:

• Azure expertise:

  Proficiency in Azure services, architecture, and best practices.

• AWS/Public Cloud awareness:

  Good working understanding of AWS or other public cloud providers.

• Cloud Architecture and Design:

  Good understanding of architecting cloud solutions – cloud native design, micro services framework.

• Cloud Native Skills:

  In-depth knowledge and experience with technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Packer

• Cloud migration tools:

  Experience with Azure Migrate, Site Recovery, and other relevant tools.

• Networking and security:

  Strong understanding of cloud networking, security protocols, and compliance.

• Scripting and automation:

  Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) for automating tasks and infrastructure management.Experience in Azure Automation, Azure DevOps.

• Problem-solving and analytical skills:

  Ability to diagnose issues, develop solutions, and analyze data.

• Communication and collaboration:

  Excellent communication skills for interacting with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in cloud migration projects with Azureor
•  Overall, 5-7 years of experience.
• Experience with cloud architecture and services, Azure migration, automation and DevOps tools.
• Experience in security and compliance, observability, monitoring, SIEM, SOAR, SRE.