Cloud Engineer – Cloud Migration

The Cloud Engineer isresponsible for the hands-on migration of on-premise virtual machines andinfrastructure workloads to Microsoft Azure. This role supports migrationexecution, validation, troubleshooting, and post-migration stabilization underthe guidance of the Technical Lead.

In addition, the roleoperates within a managed services environment, ensuring operational stabilityby proactively monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving incidents acrossinfrastructure and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

VM Migration Execution

· Perform hands-on migration of virtualmachines from on-premise environments to Azure using Azure Migrate and relatedtools.

· Support migration activities includingdiscovery, assessment, replication, testing, and cutover.

· Execute migration strategies such asrehost (lift-and-shift) and assist with replatforming where required.

· Conduct validation testing to ensuresuccessful migration and workload functionality.

· Support post-migration stabilization andperformance tuning activities.

· Troubleshoot migration-related issuesacross compute, storage, and networking layers.

Cloud &Infrastructure Operations

· Provision, configure, and manage AzureVirtual Machines and related infrastructure components.

· Support Windows and Linux serveradministration in both on-premise and cloud environments.

· Assist in configuring hybrid networkingcomponents (VPN, ExpressRoute, DNS, etc.).

· Support backup, disaster recovery, andhigh availability configurations.

Technical Support &Incident Management

· Resolve incidents and service requestswithin agreed SLA timelines under general supervision.

· Monitor systems proactively and identifyissues before service impact.

· Investigate, analyse, and troubleshoottechnical issues across infrastructure environments.

· Maintain accurate and timely updates inticketing systems with resolution details.

· Escalate complex issues to seniorengineers or Technical Leads where required.

Service Delivery &Process Compliance

· Ensure adherence to ITIL processesincluding Incident, Problem, and Change Management.

· Support change implementation anddocument all activities accordingly.

· Contribute to continuous serviceimprovement initiatives and operational efficiency.

· Participate in disaster recovery testingand operational readiness activities.

Collaboration &Knowledge Sharing

· Work closely with Technical Leads,architects, and cross-functional teams to support migration and operationalactivities.

· Share knowledge and document solutionsfor common issues.

· Support junior engineers where requiredand contribute to team knowledge base.

Required Skills & Qualification

· 3–5 years of experience in ITinfrastructure implementation and support.

· Hands-on experience with Azureinfrastructure and migration projects.

· Strong skills in:

- Azure administration (VMs, storage,networking)

- Azure Migrate

- Windows and Linux server administration

- Networking fundamentals (IP, DNS, VPN)

- PowerShell scripting (basic tointermediate)

· Experience in VM provisioning,troubleshooting, and infrastructure operations.

· Exposure to enterprise IT environmentsand migration projects.

Key Competencies

· Strong problem-solving andtroubleshooting skills.

· Ability to work in fast-paced andhigh-pressure environments.

· Good communication and stakeholderinteraction skills.

· Detail-oriented with strongdocumentation practices.

· Customer-focused mindset with acommitment to service quality.

Qualifications & Certifications

· Bachelor’s degree in IT, ComputerScience, or related field (or equivalent experience).

· Preferred certifications:

- Microsoft Certified: Azure SolutionArchitect (Expert)

- Microsoft Certified: Azure AdministratorAssociate

· Other cloud or infrastructurecertifications are advantageous.