Role Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Azure Infrastructure Consultant with strong expertise in VM Migration and Lift & Shift strategies to support the migration of on-premises workloads to Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in executing large-scale infrastructure migrations with minimal downtime, ensuring performance, security, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and execute end-to-end migration of on-premises virtual machines to Azure
Perform Lift & Shift (Rehost) migrations using Azure Migrate
Assess current infrastructure and provide migration strategies and recommendations
Configure and manage Azure Virtual Machines, storage, and networking components
Implement replication and disaster recovery using Azure Site Recovery (ASR)
Design and configure networking components such as: Virtual Networks (VNet), Network Security Groups (NSG) and Load Balancers
Establish secure connectivity between on-premises and Azure via: Site-to-Site VPN and Azure ExpressRoute
Perform migration validation, testing, and performance tuning post-migration
Monitor workloads using Azure monitoring tools and optimize resource utilization
Implement backup and recovery solutions for migrated workloads
Troubleshoot migration-related issues and provide timely resolution
Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth transition
Required Skills & Experience:
5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure with a focus on Azure
Strong hands-on experience with Azure VM provisioning and management and Migration tools and methodologies
Proven expertise in VM migration / Lift & Shift projects
Deep understanding of Azure networking (VNet, NSG, Load Balancer) and Storage accounts and disk type
Experience in migrating Windows and Linux servers
Good understanding of Monitoring (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics), Backup solutions, Disaster recovery strategies
Hands-on experience with **PowerShell and/or Azure CLI
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Certifications:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate- AZ-104
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert – AZ-305
Relevant professional certifications strongly preferred