[Remote] Azure Cloud Migration Consultant- 12+ YRS EXP (W2 ONLY)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Apptad is seeking an Azure Cloud Migration Consultant with extensive experience in cloud infrastructure. The role involves designing and implementing Azure environments, leading migration initiatives, and ensuring security and compliance while optimizing performance and costs. Responsibilities • Design and implement Azure infrastructure — build scalable, secure, and resilient environments using IaaS and PaaS services • Lead cloud migration initiatives — plan and execute migrations from on-prem or hybrid environments using Azure Migrate, ASR, and related tools • Automate deployments — develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM, Bicep, or Terraform for consistent provisioning • Manage Azure networking — configure VNets, subnets, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPNs, and ExpressRoute connections • Ensure security and compliance — implement Azure policies, RBAC, Defender for Cloud, and Key Vault • Optimize performance and cost — monitor workloads and recommend right-sizing, scaling, and cost-control measures • Implement monitoring and backups — use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Backup/Recovery Vaults for operational stability • Collaborate with DevOps and App teams — integrate CI/CD pipelines, container services (AKS), and serverless components where needed • Troubleshoot complex issues — perform root-cause analysis across compute, storage, and network layers Skills • Design and implement Azure infrastructure — build scalable, secure, and resilient environments using IaaS and PaaS services • Lead cloud migration initiatives — plan and execute migrations from on-prem or hybrid environments using Azure Migrate, ASR, and related tools • Automate deployments — develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM, Bicep, or Terraform for consistent provisioning • Manage Azure networking — configure VNets, subnets, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPNs, and ExpressRoute connections • Ensure security and compliance — implement Azure policies, RBAC, Defender for Cloud, and Key Vault • Optimize performance and cost — monitor workloads and recommend right-sizing, scaling, and cost-control measures • Implement monitoring and backups — use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Backup/Recovery Vaults for operational stability • Collaborate with DevOps and App teams — integrate CI/CD pipelines, container services (AKS), and serverless components where needed • Troubleshoot complex issues — perform root-cause analysis across compute, storage, and network layers Company Overview • Apptad offers strategic consulting, enterprise information management, and digital transformation services. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Apptad has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 45 in 2025, 51 in 2024, 43 in 2023, 47 in 2022, 63 in 2021, 83 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job