Cloud Migration and Azure Architecture Consultant - American Technology Consulting

HybridBoise, IdahoIMPORTANT NOTES:Onsite/Hybrid vs Fully Remote:Local candidates able to work onsite will beSTRONGLY preferred as the client ideally seeks a candidate who can work in ahybrid capacity, combining in-office and remote work. If they are not able tofind a qualified candidate who can work in this hybrid capacity, they will thenconsider someone only interested in a fully remote arrangement.READ Questions Section Completely and answer the questions appropriately.Do notjust respond "yes" to everything listed. If you do not provide the requiredanswers to the items noted in the questions section, we will not consider yourcandidate for screening.Overview:We seek a highly skilled Cloud Migration and Azure Architecture Consultant withexpertise in designing, planning, and executing the migration of on-premiseinfrastructure to the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. The ideal candidate willdeeply understand Azure services, cloud-native architecture, and best practicesfor seamless migrations. This consultant will be critical in guiding ourorganization through the transition, ensuring scalability, security, and optimalperformance throughout the migration process.Key Responsibilities:Cloud Migration Strategy and Planning:Develop comprehensive migration strategies and roadmaps for transitioningon-premise environments to Azure, including workload assessments, riskmanagement, and phased migration plans.Azure Architecture Design:Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective Azure architectures that align withindustry best practices, covering IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.Migration Execution:Led and executed the end-to-end migration process, including data centerconsolidation, re-platforming, re-hosting, and application modernization tocloud-native solutions.Azure Infrastructure Optimization:Evaluate and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost efficiency, andhigh availability while maintaining the best Azure security and governancepractices.Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:Work closely with IT teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensuresmooth migration and adherence to timelines. Provide clear communication andregular updates to leadership.Documentation and Knowledge Transfer:Create detailed technical documentation, including architecture diagrams,migration guides, and operational guides. Conduct training sessions andworkshops to transfer knowledge to in-house teams.Qualifications:- Proven experience in on-premises to cloud migration, with a strong focus onAzure 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, andinfrastructure 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 complexissues in cloud environments.- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guidecross-functional teams.- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions ArchitectExpert or Azure Administrator Associate are highly preferred.Preferred Experience:- 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.