Cloud Migration Architect

Presidio, Where Teamwork and Innovation Shape the Future 
At Presidio, we’re at the forefront of a global technology revolution, transforming industries through cutting-edge digital solutions and next-generation AI. We empower businesses—and their customers—to achieve more through innovation, automation, and intelligent insights. 

The Role
Presidio seeks a Cloud Migration Architect to lead end-to-end cloud migration initiatives across enterprise environments. A Cloud Migration Architect is responsible for designing and overseeing the migration of an organization’s applications, data, and infrastructure to the cloud. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud platforms, migration strategies, and best practices to ensure a smooth, secure, and efficient transition.

Responsibilities include:  

Cloud Strategy & Planning

• Develop a comprehensive cloud migration strategy based on business and technical requirements. 
• Assess the current IT landscape and define the scope of migration.
• Choose the appropriate cloud model (public, private, hybrid, or multi-cloud) and cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Define cost, security, and compliance requirements for cloud adoption.
• Provide guidance on Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE) framework
• Develop detailed migration and/or transformation plans

Migration Design & Architecture

• Design cloud architectures that align with scalability, availability, and performance needs.
• Develop migration plans, including rehosting (lift and shift), re-platforming, re-architecting, and replacing legacy systems.
• Identify dependencies and risks associated with cloud migration.
• Ensure the right cloud services (compute, storage, networking, security) are selected for optimal performance.

Execution & Implementation

• Lead the migration process, ensuring minimal downtime and business disruption.
• Work closely with DevOps, security, and networking teams to configure cloud environments.
• Oversee data migration, application refactoring, and integration with cloud-native services.
• Optimize workloads post-migration for cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

Security & Compliance

• Implement security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and monitoring.
• Familiarity with different security models and leading practices (i.e. PCI, SOC2, NIST, HITRUST, FedRAMP, Gov Cloud, CJIS, ITAR, EAR, or others)
• Working knowledge of access management, cloud security posture management, data loss prevention, and encryption
• Consult on maintaining compliance with industry standards (ISO, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
• Establish governance policies for cloud resource usage and cost control.

Performance Optimization & Monitoring

• Set up monitoring and alerting mechanisms for cloud infrastructure using tools like AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or GCP Operations Suite.
• Knowledge and experience working to continuously optimize cloud resources to enhance performance and reduce costs.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide solutions to enhance system reliability.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Work with business leaders, developers, and IT teams to align cloud migration goals.
• Provide training and guidance to teams on cloud technologies and best practices.
• Communicate migration progress, risks, and solutions to stakeholders.     

Required Skills and Professional Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience or military experience
• 5+ years of experience in the IT industry
• 3+ years of Cloud Migration experience
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Relevant technology certifications are preferred.
• Good understanding of IaaS and PaaS cloud services
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