Senior Cloud Migration Specialist – Azure

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Migration Specialist to lead and execute end-to-end cloud migration initiatives across Azure environments. The role requires strong expertise in VM migrations, Infrastructure as Code, hybrid connectivity, automation, and operational governance, ensuring reliable and secure cloud adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cloud Migration & Architecture

Lead end-to-end VM migrations, including sizing, dependency mapping, and post-migration validation

Develop High-Level Designs (HLD) and ensure alignment with enterprise standards

Design secure and scalable Azure landing zones and hybrid connectivity solutions

1. Infrastructure as Code & Automation

Develop and manage Terraform modules, state management, and environment guardrails

Implement automation using PowerShell and Azure CLI with proper error handling and idempotency

Manage configuration automation using Ansible playbooks and roles

1. Azure & Hybrid Infrastructure

Work with Azure core services, networking, and identity/access management

Integrate on-prem infrastructure with Azure using secure connectivity patterns

Provision and manage IaaS VMs and core infrastructure components

1. CI/CD & Repository Management

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments

Implement deployment strategies, approvals, rollback mechanisms, and change controls

Follow best practices in Git workflows, branching strategies, and version control hygiene

1. Operations & Governance

Implement monitoring and alerting using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics

Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes

Support incident management and operational stability

Apply OS hardening, patching, and system troubleshooting best practices

Required Skills & Experience:

8+ years of experience in cloud and infrastructure engineering

Strong hands-on experience with Azure cloud migration projects

Deep knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code principles

Experience with Linux system administration and VM provisioning

Strong scripting experience using PowerShell and Azure CLI

Experience with Ansible configuration management

Strong understanding of CI/CD and release governance

Excellent communication skills and strong ownership mindset