IT Cloud Migration Architect

Ethereum Technologies LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethereum Technologies LLC is seeking an experienced IT Architect to lead architecture for application modernization and cloud migration initiatives. You will design high and low level architectures across Windows, Linux, and AIX environments, and oversee Hyper-V/VMware P2V conversions along with hybrid deployment strategies.

The role requires guiding Azure migrations (Lift & Shift, re-platforming) and defining containerization with Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift to enable modernization while

Responsibilities

• Develop HLD and LLD architectures for IT projects including OS upgrades, migrations, replatforming and refactoring.
• Design solutions for Windows, Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat) and AIX with modernization and lifecycle management in mind.
• Architect and oversee Hyper-V, VMware P2V conversions and hybrid deployment strategies.
• Lead Azure cloud migration initiatives, including Lift & Shift, re-platforming, and hybrid connectivity.
• Define containerization strategies using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift to support modernization.
• Enable data transfer and integration with SaaS platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, ServiceNow).
• Provide governance, security, and compliance alignment for infrastructure and cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with business, application, security, and operations teams to align designs with goals.
• Mentor technical teams and provide architecture guidance during execution.

Skills

IT architecture

Cloud migration

Application modernization

HLD/LLD design

Azure

Tools

Hyper-V

VMware

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

This JD focuses heavily on IT architecture, cloud migration, and application modernization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop HLD and LLD architectures for Application Server OS upgrades, migrations, re platforming, and refactoring IT projects.
• Design solutions spanning Windows, Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat), and AIX environments with emphasis on modernization and lifecycle management.
• Architect and oversee Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware Physical-to-Virtual (P2V) conversions and hybrid deployment strategies.
• Lead Azure cloud migration initiatives, including Lift & Shift, re platforming, and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute, VPN, storage migration).
• Define containerization strategies using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift to support application modernization.
• Enable data transfer and integration with SaaS platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, other enterprise SaaS).
• Provide governance, security, and compliance alignment for infrastructure and cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with business, application, security, and operations teams to align solution designs with organizational goals.
• Mentor technical teams and provide architecture guidance during execution.

ETHEREUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. ETHEREUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will ETHEREUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract