Azure Cloud Migration Expert

Azure Cloud Migration Expert:   An Azure Cloud Migration Expert is responsible for planning, designing, and executing the migration of on-premises or other Public/Private Cloud Providers’ hosted applications and infrastructure to the Azure cloud. They ensure seamless transitions, optimization, integrity, and adhere to Azure Well-Architected Framework during and after the migration process.    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. Evaluate, recommend, and implement 7 R’s 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 Azure or 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.