Cloud Migration Architect
should emphasize both strategic leadership and hands-on expertise in migrating enterprise workloads to cloud platforms, typically AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Position Overview
The Cloud Migration Architect leads the design, planning, and execution of migrating on-premises applications, databases, and infrastructure to cloud services. This role works with cross-functional technical and business teams to ensure secure, efficient, and high-performing transitions aligned with organizational goal
Requirements:
Expertise in designing and deploying solutions with different cloud providers primarily AWS, Azure and GCP On-Prim to Cloud Migrations
Experience with Discovery, Assessment, Planning and execution of large migrations using assessment, migration and automation tools
Datacenters Components, IAAS, PAAS, SAAS.
Exposure to Azure and GCP architecture
Knowledge is a big plus
Cloud: Certification (Mandatory, any one of the below ):
AWS Certified Solutions Architect -Professional -
Mandatory
Any AWS Professional/Specialty certification(s) - preferred
Microsoft Azure Administrator – Associate - Preferred
Required Skills :
Should have good knowledge of cloud fundamentals and exposure to different clouds.
Should have worked for 8 + years on cloud technologies.
Strong in Cloud design, deployment and architecture.
Should have worked on cloud migration using cloud native and 3rd party migration tools.
Should have experience in working migration projects from on-premise to AWS, along with Azure or GCP is a plus,
Should have managed such projects end-to-end right from migration strategy, assessment, solution design, architecture, planning and execution.
Prior experience in Data centre exit projects or DC consolidation projects is must
At least 4 to 5 projects prior experience in large migrations – 1500+VMs & above is a must
Familiarity with Hyperscaler programs on large migrations will be a plus – AWS – MAP, Azure – AMPP
Prior experience working on AWS- MAP/Azure MMP- large migration projects with hands delivery – from Asses to Mobilize to Migrate phase is a must ( at least 2 to 3 projects) full cycle
Should have worked on migration of various on-premise resources and services, including infrastructure, application, database, etc., to different cloud providers
Should have experience in migrating physical servers / VMs / VDI / Storage / Active Directory / Firewall, etc., to AWS cloud
Should have good experience in planning the strategies and executing for Backup, Disaster Recovery, Compliance and security, etc.,
Ability to manage multiple priorities, and commitments, create and follow SOP, Run Books and process documents.
Knowledge of virtualization technologies and vendors ((VMWare, VMC on AWS)
Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong learning aptitude and ability to learn new technologies independently
Should have good communication and Interpersonal Skills
Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
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Network Solution Design
Design resilient, multi-tier network architectures using VPCs, subnets, and cloud-native firewalls; include DMZs for public-facing services, private subnets for sensitive workloads, and bastion hosts for remote access.
Define network segmentation, performance requirements, and redundancy, along with automated configuration and monitoring using native cloud tools
Security Solution Design
Architect end-to-end encryption for data at rest and in transit, defining technical standards and selecting managed services with built-in encryption and auto-patching.
Integrate Identity and Access Management at the design phase, implementing least privilege and Zero Trust principles, federated identity, multi-factor authentication, and logical segregation of roles.
Establish architectural guardrails: detailed logging, security monitoring, and compliance mapping (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS), ensuring auditability and minimal disruption
Backup & Storage Solution Design
Architect backup and retention policies for all data and workloads, selecting appropriate storage classes, scheduling automated snapshots, and ensuring compliance via policy enforcement.
Implement continuous data replication for critical datasets using synchronous or asynchronous methods; design for geo-redundancy to protect against local disasters.
Select and configure cloud-native or multi-cloud storage solutions (object, block, file) based on scalability, performance, and cost, with monitoring for backup success and integrity.
Disaster Recovery (DR) Solution Design
Establish RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) metrics for critical workloads as part of architectural planning.
Design automated failover solutions and orchestrated DR runbooks—utilize cloud-native or multi-cloud DR tools that provide instant failover and rapid recovery.
Build geo-redundant, multi-zone/multi-region architectures to ensure high availability and minimal business disruption during emergencies.
• • Document and regularly test DR plans, adapting to business evolution and new threats for continued effectiveness
