Cloud Migration Technical Lead -Contract

Job Description & Requirements: • Lead end-to-end VM migration activities from on-premise to Azure using tools such as Azure Migrate. • Plan and execute migration strategies including rehost,replatform, and modernization approaches. • Ensure all migration phases (assessment, design, execution,validation, cutover, and stabilization) are delivered cohesively. • Identify dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies for migration workloads. • Provide technical assurance, governance, and escalation support throughout the migration lifecycle. • Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and business teams to align migration outcomes with business objectives. Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering • Design and implement Azure Virtual Machine environments and hybrid networking solutions. • Support infrastructure modernization initiatives including DR, backup, and high availability solutions. • Ensure best practices in performance, scalability, security, and cost optimization. Advanced Technical Support &Operations • Work independently with general direction to resolve escalated incidents and service requests within SLA timelines. • Provide fourth-level support for complex incidents and perform deep root cause analysis. • Proactively monitor, identify, and resolve issues before they impact services. •  Act as an escalation point for critical client and business-impacting incidents. • Maintain accurate and timely ticket updates, ensuring proper documentation of resolution activities. Service Delivery & Process Excellence • Ensure delivery of contracted managed services outcomes and continuous service improvement. • Support, track, and document change implementation activities • Proactively identify opportunities for automation and operational optimization. • Perform quality audits across processes, service experience, and ticket management. • Contribute to disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution. • Collaboration, Leadership & Knowledge Sharing • Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery. • Mentor and coach L1–L3 engineers, sharing knowledge and driving technical capability uplift. • Support project delivery activities within the technology domain as required. • Act as a subject matter expert across cloud and infrastructure domains. Required Skills & Qualifications: • 8–12 years of overall IT infrastructure and project delivery experience. • Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience in Azure migration projects. Strong expertise in: • Azure Migrate and Azure Virtual Machines • Windows and Linux server migration • Hybrid networking and connectivity • Infrastructure modernization(DR, backup, HA) • Migration governance and delivery frameworks • Proven experience inlarge-scale enterprise migration projects. • Strong troubleshooting skills across multi-domain environments (cloud, networking, security, compute) • Experience working within ITIL-based service management environments. Key Competencies : • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Ability to operate effectivelyin high-pressure, complex environments. • Proactive problem-solving and analytical thinking. • Strong client service orientation and focus on delivering value. • Ability to lead, mentor, and influence technical teams. Qualifications and Certifications : Bachelor’s degree in IT,Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). Preferred certifications: • Microsoft Certified: AzureSolutions Architect Expert • Azure Administrator / AzureMigration certifications •  VMware, Networking (CCNP/CCIE),or Security certifications (CISSP, etc.) • Additional certifications across cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise platforms are advantageous.