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.