Azure Migration Specialist at TradeFirst.com

Oak Park, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

55.0

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microsoft Azure, Cloud Migration, Azure Architecture, Infrastructure as Code, Identity and Access Management, Azure Networking, PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM Templates, Bicep, Application Modernization, Disaster Recovery, Governance, Troubleshooting, Stakeholder Management, Cloud Optimization

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented professional to support enterprise cloud migration initiatives with a focus on Microsoft Azure. In this role, you will help plan, execute, and optimize migration projects that move applications, infrastructure, and data into a secure, scalable, and well-governed cloud environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to guide teams through successful cloud adoption. Responsibilities Assess current on-premises and cloud environments to identify migration opportunities, risks, and dependencies. Develop migration strategies, timelines, and implementation plans aligned with business and technical requirements. Lead or support the migration of applications, virtual machines, databases, storage, and networking components to Azure. Design secure, scalable, and cost-effective Azure architectures that support performance and operational goals. Collaborate with infrastructure, application, security, and operations teams throughout the migration lifecycle. Perform environment discovery, application portfolio analysis, and readiness assessments. Configure and optimize Azure services, including identity, networking, monitoring, backup, and governance tools. Troubleshoot migration issues and provide remediation recommendations to ensure minimal disruption. Support testing, validation, cutover, and post-migration stabilization activities. Document technical designs, migration approaches, standards, and operating procedures. Recommend modernization opportunities to improve reliability, scalability, and maintainability. Stay current on Azure services, best practices, and cloud migration methodologies. Qualifications Experience with cloud migration projects and hands-on work in Microsoft Azure environments. Strong understanding of Azure services such as networking, identity and access management, compute, storage, and monitoring. Experience with migration tools and methodologies for servers, applications, and databases. Knowledge of infrastructure as code, automation, and configuration management concepts. Familiarity with security, compliance, governance, and disaster recovery considerations in cloud environments. Ability to analyze technical environments and translate findings into actionable migration plans. Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work through complex technical issues. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams and priorities. Claude proficient Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, or Azure Fundamentals. Experience with hybrid cloud environments and enterprise-scale migrations. Exposure to containers, DevOps practices, or application modernization initiatives. Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, or ARM/Bicep templates. Knowledge of cost management and cloud optimization practices. Our Office is in Oak Park Michigan What We Offer Opportunity to contribute to meaningful cloud transformation initiatives. Collaborative environment with exposure to a wide range of technologies and stakeholders. Professional growth through challenging projects and continuous learning. A culture that values quality, accountability, and innovation. Contract position $ 55.00 / Hr Part Time Success in This Role Success in this position means delivering well-planned migrations, reducing operational risk, and helping the organization realize the benefits of Azure. A strong candidate will bring both technical depth and practical execution skills, while maintaining a focus on quality, security, and business continuity.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute the migration of applications, infrastructure, and data to Microsoft Azure while ensuring security and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize Azure services and document technical designs and operating procedures.