Azure Infra Consultant

Job Description Role Summary: We are looking for an experienced Azure Infrastructure Consultant with strong expertise in VM Migration and Lift & Shift strategies to support the migration of on-premises workloads to Microsoft Azure . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in executing large-scale infrastructure migrations with minimal downtime, ensuring performance, security, and reliability. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and execute end-to-end migration of on-premises virtual machines to Azure - Perform Lift & Shift (Rehost) migrations using Azure Migrate - Assess current infrastructure and provide migration strategies and recommendations - Configure and manage Azure Virtual Machines , storage, and networking components - Implement replication and disaster recovery using Azure Site Recovery (ASR) - Design and configure networking components such as: Virtual Networks (VNet), Network Security Groups (NSG) and Load Balancers - Establish secure connectivity between on-premises and Azure via: Site-to-Site VPN and Azure ExpressRoute - Perform migration validation, testing, and performance tuning post-migration - Monitor workloads using Azure monitoring tools and optimize resource utilization - Implement backup and recovery solutions for migrated workloads - Troubleshoot migration-related issues and provide timely resolution - Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth transition Required Skills & Experience: - 6+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure with a focus on Azure - Strong hands-on experience with Azure VM provisioning and management and Migration tools and methodologies - Proven expertise in VM migration / Lift & Shift projects - Deep understanding of Azure networking (VNet, NSG, Load Balancer) and Storage accounts and disk type - Experience in migrating Windows and Linux servers - Good understanding of Monitoring (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics), Backup solutions, Disaster recovery strategies - Hands-on experience with **PowerShell and/or Azure CLI - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Certifications: - Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate- AZ-104 - Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert – AZ-305 - Relevant professional certifications strongly preferred