IT Cloud Migration Architect

Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud services provider is seeking a skilled IT Architect to develop high-level and low-level designs for cloud migration and application modernization projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in both Windows and Linux environments, experience with Azure, and knowledge of containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes. This position is critical in driving our migration initiatives and ensuring compliance and security alignment across our solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing HLD and LLD architectures for IT projects.
• Proven ability in leading Azure cloud migration initiatives.
• Knowledge of hybrid deployment strategies and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Develop HLD and LLD architectures for IT projects.
• Architect and oversee Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware P2V conversions.
• Lead Azure cloud migration and design solutions.

Skills

IT architecture

Cloud migration

Application modernization

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

Governance and compliance

Tools

Microsoft Hyper-V

VMware

Azure

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.

Cloud Hybrid 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. Cloud Hybrid 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 Cloud Hybrid 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