[Remote] Migration Consultant, Modern Platforms Advisory

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Presidio is at the forefront of a global technology revolution, transforming industries through cutting-edge digital solutions and next-generation AI. As a Migration Consultant - Modern Platforms, you will collaborate with teams to design and oversee the migration of applications, data, and infrastructure to new environments, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition.ResponsibilitiesAssist with developing a comprehensive migration strategy based on business and technical requirementsAssess the current IT landscape and define the scope of migrationAssist with choosing the appropriate hosting model (public, private, hybrid, or multi-cloud) and cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)Develop cost, security, and compliance requirements for cloud adoptionDevelop detailed migration and/or transformation plansConsolidate data from multiple sources, identify gaps, and gather information to create complete master inventoriesDevelop migration plans, including rehosting (lift-and-shift), re-platforming, re-architecting, and replacing legacy systemsIdentify dependencies and risks associated with migrations (cloud, on-prem, hybrid, etc.)Provide appropriate services (compute, storage, networking, security) to optimize performanceLead the migration process to minimize downtime and business disruptionWork closely with infrastructure, DevOps, security, and networking teams to provide configuration requirementsOversee data migration, application refactoring, and integration with cloud-native servicesPost implementation support and troubleshooting for clients on occasionProvide optimization suggestions to increase post-migration cost-effectiveness and efficiencyWork with business leaders, developers, and IT teams to align cloud migration goalsAssist with developing training for client technology teams on migration processes and leading practicesCommunicate migration progress, risks, and solutions to stakeholdersTechnical writing skills to author professional documentation for client reviewAuthoring logical and physical diagrams using LucidChart or Visio (or equivalent)Leading conversations and whiteboarding sessions in front of clients and/or peersSkillsBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience or military experience3+ years of experience in the IT industry1+ years of migration experienceExcellent problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and presentation skillsGood understanding of IaaS and PaaS cloud servicesKnowledge of the main infrastructure building blocks and their basic principles – compute, storage, networkingGood understanding of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere, MS Hyper-V)Knowledge of cloud or on-premise migration tools and strategiesExcellent project management and client communication skillsAn eagerness to learn and adapt in a rapidly evolving fieldHighly self-motivated and directed, a self-starterAbility to work on multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet timelinesAbility to properly diagram and document a working environmentStrong attention to detailExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentBe a team playerProficiency in one of the cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with relevant certification(s)3+ years of migration experienceExperience with data visualization tools and creating dynamic informational dashboards (PowerBI, Tableau, QuickSight, etc.)Experience with process and workflow management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, etc.)Project management experience with relevant certifications (PMP, Agile, etc.)Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to design and explain complex infrastructure solutionsStrong communication to work with technical and non-technical stakeholdersTechnical certifications strongly desiredFamiliarity with different security models and leading practices (i.e., PCI, SOC2, NIST, HITRUST, FedRAMP, Gov Cloud, CJIS, ITAR, EAR, or others)Working knowledge of access management, cloud security posture management, data loss prevention, and encryptionWorking knowledge and experience working to optimize cloud resources to enhance performance and reduce costs continuouslyExperience with monitoring and alerting mechanismsA genuine passion for delivering quality products that meet customer needsAbility to learn quickly, adapt to change, and have ownership of learning new tools as applicable to help in the requirements gathering, refinement, and management processWorks as a team player, willing to perform other tasks to help the team, even if not part of their defined role and responsibilitiesPassion, creativity, energy, and enthusiasm towards collaborating on the exciting growth and development of our customers and our companyA desire to learn modern technologies, methodologies, and solutions, and to understand our customers' business objectives and needsCompany OverviewPresidio provides managed services and network solutions technologies. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.presidio.com.