Cloud Migration Technical Lead

The Cloud MigrationTechnical Lead is a senior engineering role responsible for leading end-to-endVirtual Machine migration initiatives from on-premise environments to MicrosoftAzure. This role ensures all migration workstreams are integrated into acohesive delivery model covering assessment, migration execution, validation,cutover, and stabilization.

In addition, the roleoperates within a managed services environment, providing advanced (L4)technical support for complex escalations, ensuring continuous serviceavailability, and driving operational excellence across multi-technologydomains including cloud, networking, security, and infrastructure.

KeyResponsibilities:

Cloud Migration Leadership &Delivery

. Lead end-to-end VM migration activities from on-premise toAzure using tools such as Azure Migrate.

. Plan and execute migration strategies including rehost,replatform, and modernization approaches.

. Ensure all migration phases (assessment, design, execution,validation, cutover, and stabilization) are delivered cohesively.

. Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies formigration workloads.

. Provide technical assurance, governance, and escalationsupport throughout the migration lifecycle.

. Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and businessteams to align migration outcomes with business objectives.

Cloud & InfrastructureEngineering

. Design and implement Azure Virtual Machine environments andhybrid networking solutions.

. Support infrastructure modernization initiatives includingDR, backup, and high availability solutions.

. Ensure best practices in performance, scalability, security,and cost optimization.

Advanced Technical Support &Operations

. Work independently with general direction to resolveescalated incidents and service requests within SLA timelines.

. Provide fourth-level support for complex incidents andperform deep root cause analysis.

. Proactively monitor, identify, and resolve issues before theyimpact services.

. Act as an escalation point for critical client andbusiness-impacting incidents.

. Maintain accurate and timely ticket updates, ensuring properdocumentation of resolution activities.

Service Delivery & ProcessExcellence

. Ensure delivery of contracted managed services outcomes andcontinuous service improvement.

. Support, track, and document change implementationactivities.

. Proactively identify opportunities for automation andoperational optimization.

. Perform quality audits across processes, service experience,and ticket management.

. Contribute to disaster recovery planning, testing, andexecution.

. Collaboration, Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

. Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams andstakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.

. Mentor and coach L1-L3 engineers, sharing knowledge anddriving technical capability uplift.

. Support project delivery activities within the technologydomain as required.

. Act as a subject matter expert across cloud andinfrastructure domains.

RequiredSkills & Qualifications:

. 8-12 years of overall ITinfrastructure and project delivery experience.

. Minimum 4+ years of hands-onexperience in Azure migration projects.

. Strong expertise in:

- Azure Migrate and Azure VirtualMachines

- Windows and Linux servermigration

- Hybrid networking andconnectivity

- Infrastructure modernization(DR, backup, HA)

- Migration governance anddelivery frameworks

. Proven experience inlarge-scale enterprise migration projects.

. Strong troubleshooting skillsacross multi-domain environments (cloud, networking, security, compute).

. Experience working withinITIL-based service management environments.

KeyCompetencies :

. Strong stakeholder managementand communication skills.

. Ability to operate effectivelyin high-pressure, complex environments.

. Proactive problem-solving andanalytical thinking.

. Strong client serviceorientation and focus on delivering value.

. Ability to lead, mentor, andinfluence technical teams.

Qualificationsand Certifications :

. Bachelor's degree in IT,Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

. Preferred certifications:

- Microsoft Certified: AzureSolutions Architect Expert

- Azure Administrator / AzureMigration certifications

- VMware, Networking (CCNP/CCIE),or Security certifications (CISSP, etc.)

. Additional certificationsacross cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise platforms are advantageous.