Cloud Migration Specialist
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Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps
Role Level Mid to Senior (3–7 years of experience)
UAE (Dubai / Abu Dhabi)
We are seeking a skilled and results-driven Cloud Migration Specialist to join our growing Cloud & Infrastructure team.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, planning, and executing end-to-end cloud migration projects across multi-cloud environments including Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP, G42, and Oracle Cloud.
This role requires a strong understanding of Azure Landing Zones, Infrastructure as Code, and enterprise-grade migration methodologies.
Cloud Migration & Implementation
- Lead end-to-end workload migrations from on-premises VMware environments, AWS, and GCP to Microsoft Azure and multi-cloud platforms.
- Design and implement Azure Landing Zones aligned with organizational security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform workload discovery, dependency mapping, risk assessment, and cutover planning to minimize downtime.
- Execute lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and cloud-native transformation strategies.
- Migrate 500+ virtual machines leveraging Azure Migrate Appliance and related tooling.
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Design and execute Disaster Recovery (DR) drills for critical applications using tools such as Rackware.
- Implement and manage hybrid and multi-cloud DR architectures integrating Azure with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle DRCC, and OCVS environments.
- Orchestrate DR failover and failback processes including network, security, and infrastructure cloning.
Infrastructure as Code & Automation
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitLab to automate deployments and improve delivery efficiency.
- Standardize cloud deployments through reusable automation scripts and templates.
Database & Storage Migration
- Lead database migration activities using Azure Database Migration Service (DMS) for SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL workloads.
- Implement storage and file replication solutions using Azure File Share and Azure Storage replication.
Cloud Operations & Governance
- Optimize Azure networking, identity management, and security configurations.
- Containerize applications using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS) to improve scalability and fault tolerance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
- Prepare technical documentation including architecture diagrams, migration plans, and operational runbooks.
Experience
- 3–7 years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, migration consulting, or DevOps roles.
- Proven track record of leading end-to-end cloud migration projects at enterprise scale.
- Experience working in government, healthcare, or large enterprise client environments preferred.
Technical Skills
- Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (primary), AWS, GCP, G42, Oracle Cloud (OCI/DRCC/OCVS)
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates
- Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (AKS / Azure Kubernetes Service)
- DevOps & CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
- Migration Tools: Azure Migrate Appliance, Rackware, Azure Database Migration Service (DMS)
• Databases: SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL
- Networking & Security: Azure Virtual Networks, NSGs, Firewalls, Identity Management (AAD/Entra ID)
• AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator (Required)
- AZ-303 / AZ-304 / AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect (Strongly Preferred)
- AWS / GCP / OCI certifications (Preferred)
- Nice to Have
- Experience with Oracle Cloud VMware Solution (OCVS) and Oracle DRCC environments.
- Exposure to UAE government cloud compliance frameworks (e.g., DoH, DGE, TRA regulations).
- Background in pre-sales, solutioning, or RFP/proposal development.
- Full-stack development experience (React, Node.js, MongoDB) for cloud-native application understanding.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and enterprise data warehouse implementations.
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