Cloud Migration Senior Consultant – Microsoft Azure - GP

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Role Overview

We are seeking a Cloud Migration Senior Consultant with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure to support a large-scale enterprise migration initiative. This role focuses on executing detailed migration planning and readiness assessments for a portfolio of 70+ applications and infrastructure workloads, working closely with architects, delivery teams, and client stakeholders.

As a key contributor in the Learn & Plan phases of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, you will help bridge technical discovery and execution planning—developing clear, risk-aware, and actionable migration strategies for client systems transitioning to Azure.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Migration Readiness & Discovery

*Support the analysis of portfolio-level metadata including application complexity, business criticality, and product grouping logic.

*Run tooling-based discovery using Azure Migrate, Azure Monitor VM Insights, and other Microsoft-native tools to inventory:

*Physical and virtual hosts

*Applications, databases, and middleware

*Network topology and cross-system dependencies

*Document findings to support directional roadmap efforts, including workload grouping and early prioritization logic.

Application-Level Discovery & Profiling

*Confirm application list with stakeholders and understand business and technical context.

*Review and validate architectural documentation, SLAs, performance metrics, and compliance requirements.

*Capture deep technical insights including:

*Storage profiles

*Network traffic patterns and latency dependencies

*On-prem constraints or legacy stack risks

*Contribute to validation of Azure Landing Zone readiness and identify blockers.

Migration Planning and Technical Consulting

*Develop application-level migration strategies (e.g., rehost, replatform) based on discovery and readiness findings.

*Create draft cutover, rollback, and testing plans aligned with timelines.

*Assist in preparing Azure cost estimates and infrastructure sizing using Azure TCO tools and pricing calculators.

*Coordinate with architects and engineers to build detailed, execution-ready migration documentation.

Delivery Support & Collaboration

*Engage in ongoing collaboration with the broader Solutions and Delivery teams to ensure cross-functional alignment.

*Participate in client-facing working sessions, technical deep-dives, and risk mitigation discussions.

*Provide input to the development of Migration Plans, Roadmaps, and stakeholder presentations.

Required Skills & Experience

*5+ years in cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, or technical consulting with at least 3 years of hands-on Azure migration experience.

*Proficient in using tools such as:

*Azure Migrate / Azure Migrate Appliance

*Azure Monitor, Azure Site Recovery (ASR), and Cost Management tools

*Strong understanding of migration strategies (Rehost, Refactor, Rearchitect) and hybrid environments.

*Hands-on experience conducting technical assessments, dependency analysis, and performance diagnostics for complex systems.

*Familiarity with Azure Landing Zones, resource group strategies, and Well-Architected Framework principles.

*Excellent documentation and client communication skills; ability to contribute to technical artifacts and working sessions.

Preferred Qualifications

*Microsoft certifications: AZ-104, AZ-305, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert

*Experience with legacy modernization and compliance-sensitive workloads

*Background in fast-paced consulting, managed services, or enterprise IT

*Experience supporting RFP-driven or competitive replacement migration scenarios

Deliverables You’ll Contribute To

*Application Discovery Profiles and Dependency Maps

*Readiness Assessments and Risk Logs

*Azure Infrastructure Sizing & Cost Models

*Migration Plan (Schedule, Roles, Migration Paths)

*Execution Guidance for Testing, Cutover, and Rollback