Transition Architect

The Transition Architect - Hybrid Infrastructure will lead the design, planning, and execution of complex IT infrastructure transitions, migrating workloads and services between on-premises data centers, private clouds, and public cloud environments. This role requires a deep understanding of hybrid cloud architectures, migration methodologies, and project management principles. The architect will be responsible for developing a robust transition framework, strategy, and plan, ensuring mínimal disruption to business operations while maximizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

You will:

- Transition Framework Development: Design and develop a comprehensive transition framework that encompasses all aspects of hybrid infrastructure migration, including assessment, planning, execution, testing, and post-migration support. This framework should be adaptable and scalable to accommodate various migration scenarios.
- Strategy Definition: Define the overall transition strategy, outlining the phased approach, migration waves, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies. This includes defining success criteria and KPIs for the transition program.
- Architecture Design: Design the target hybrid infrastructure architecture, ensuring compatibility with existing systems and alignment with business requirements. This includes defining cloud connectivity, security considerations, and integration points.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess potential risks associated with the transition process and develop mitigation strategies. Proactively address issues and roadblocks to ensure smooth execution.
- Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate with stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and vendors, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and challenges.
- Vendor Management: Collaborate with technology vendors to select appropriate migration tools and services, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor performance.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation throughout the transition process, including architecture diagrams, migration plans, runbooks, and lessons learned.
- Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the transition framework and identify areas for improvement. Incorporate lessons learned into future migration projects.

You Bring:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in IT infrastructure architecture, with a focus on hybrid cloud environments.
- Proven experience in leading and executing complex IT infrastructure migrations, including data center consolidations and cloud migrations.
- Deep understanding of cloud computing concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
- Expertise in various migration methodologies and tools.
- PMP Certified.
- Strong knowledge of networking, storage, and security technologies.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. Certifications in these platforms are a must.
- Excellent project management skills, including planning, execution, and risk management.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Experience with automation and scripting is a plus.

Desired Skills and Experience:

- Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
- Knowledge of ITIL framework
- Experience with specific industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Personal Attributes:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Proactive and results-oriented.
- Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: $10,000.00 - $12,500.00 per month

**Experience**:

- Transition Architect: 10 years (preferred)
- Hybrid Infrastructure: 10 years (preferred)
- IT infrastructure migrating: 8 years (preferred)
- AWS/Azure: 6 years (preferred)
- IaaS: 6 years (preferred)
- Paas: 4 years (preferred)
- Networking: 5 years (preferred)
- Security: 5 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

- AWS/Azure (required)
- PMP (required)