Azure Migration Specialist

Job Description

Job 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.

• 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.

• 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 

• 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 

• 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 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.