Cloud Migration Architect

Role Overview

• Develop a comprehensive cloud migration strategy based on business and technical requirements
• Assess the current IT landscape and define the scope of migration
• Choose the appropriate cloud model (public, private, hybrid, or multi-cloud) and cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Define cost, security, and compliance requirements for cloud adoption
• Provide guidance on Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE) framework
• Develop detailed migration and/or transformation plans
• Design cloud architectures that align with scalability, availability, and performance needs
• Develop migration plans, including rehosting (lift and shift), re-platforming, re-architecting, and replacing legacy systems
• Identify dependencies and risks associated with cloud migration
• Ensure the right cloud services (compute, storage, networking, security) are selected for optimal performance
• Lead the migration process, ensuring minimal downtime and business disruption
• Work closely with DevOps, security, and networking teams to configure cloud environments
• Oversee data migration, application refactoring, and integration with cloud-native services
• Optimize workloads post-migration for cost-effectiveness and efficiency
• Implement security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and monitoring
• Establish governance policies for cloud resource usage and cost control
• Communicate migration progress, risks, and solutions to stakeholders
• Provide training and guidance to teams on cloud technologies and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience or military experience
• 5+ years of experience in the IT industry
• 3+ years of Cloud Migration experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Relevant technology certifications are preferred
• Good understanding of IaaS and PaaS cloud services
• Proficiency in one of the cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with relevant certification(s)
• Knowledge of the main infrastructure building blocks and their basic principles – compute, storage, networking
• Understanding virtualization and experience with a server or desktop virtualization solution (e.g. VMware vSphere, MS Hyper-V)
• Experience with cloud or on-premise migration tools and strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to design and explain complex infrastructure solutions
• Excellent project management and client communication skills
• An eagerness to learn and adapt in a rapidly evolving field
• Be a team player

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Google Cloud Platform
• VMware

Benefits

• competitive salary
• remote work options
• professional development opportunities
• team collaboration culture