Migration Lead & Sr. Azure Devops Engineer
DevAltus Phoenix, Arizona, United States · $150K–$300K/yr
IT System Custom Software Development · 11-50 employees
About the role
Lead and execute large-scale migrations of on-premises and COTS workloads to Azure cloud environments. Architect scalable infrastructure, manage CI/CD pipelines, and ensure security and compliance across multi-subscription topologies.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires 6+ years of DevOps or Cloud Engineering experience and 3+ years of hands-on migration leadership. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and reside within the continental US.
Benefits
Full description
DevAltus is a cloud-native consultancy delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure solutions for enterprise clients. We're hiring an On-Prem and COTS Migration Lead to guide the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale migrations from legacy and on-premises systems to modern cloud service providers (e.g., Azure).
If you're a proactive, senior-level professional who excels in legacy system assessment, vendor software integration, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination, we'd love to hear from you.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and support application and infrastructure migrations from on-premises into Azure, including workloads running on platforms such as vSphere and Pure Storage
- Lead assessment and upgrade of legacy commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software as part of cloud migration efforts
- Architect and implement Azure-based infrastructure following Azure Well-Architected Framework principles
- Write, review, and maintain Bicep or Terraform IaC modules for infrastructure provisioning
- Build and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps Pipelines
- Manage Azure-native services including VMs, AKS, ACR, App Services, Storage Accounts, SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Azure AD, Front Door, Application Gateway, and Azure Monitor/Log Analytics
- Design multi-subscription and hub-and-spoke networking topologies using Azure Management Groups, Virtual WAN, Private Link, and RBAC
- Deploy, configure, and manage Palo Alto firewalls in Azure, integrating with ExpressRoute, hybrid connectivity, and secure inter-VNet communications
- Debug and optimize Azure RBAC policies, Managed Identity integrations, and inter-service networking (VNets, NSGs, UDRs, Peering)
- Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure with Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Dynatrace
- Guide security and compliance practices (Azure AD SSO/SAML, Key Vault encryption, Azure Backup/Recovery Vault, resource tagging, policy enforcement, etc.)
- Document architecture and processes; support teams across US time zones
Qualifications Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Location Requirement: Must be a resident of the continental United States.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience leading or executing on-premises-to-cloud migrations, including migration planning, workload assessment, and cutover execution
- 2+ years of experience with on-premises infrastructure (physical servers, legacy networking, and data center operations)
- Experience assessing and upgrading legacy or COTS software systems as part of modernization or migration projects
- 6+ years of hands-on DevOps or Cloud Engineering experience, including production-grade Azure infrastructure and core services
- Deep knowledge of Azure core services and architecture patterns
- Strong experience with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
- Proficiency in container tooling (Docker, AKS, or Container Apps preferred)
- Solid understanding of Azure AD/RBAC, networking (VNets, NSGs, subnets), and monitoring best practices
- Experience with CI/CD automation (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Pipelines, or Jenkins)
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go
- Understanding of Java
- Excellent communication skills and experience supporting distributed teams
Preferred
- Experience with vSphere and Pure Storage in enterprise environments
- Familiarity with hybrid networking scenarios (VPN, ExpressRoute Global Reach)
- Exposure to enterprise compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST) and experience collaborating with SOC/SIEM teams
- Knowledge of QRadar or similar SIEM platforms
- Experience integrating third-party APIs into cloud platforms
- Proficiency with Power BI, including building dashboards from Azure service data sources
- Exposure to FinOps practices (Azure Cost Management, budgets, and governance for cost optimization)
\n$150,000 - $300,000 a year
Compensation W2 Employment: $150-300k annually with full benefits, including: 401(k) with employer matching 6% Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Life insurance
\nAt DevAltus, we're a boutique consultancy specializing in cloud-native infrastructure, cybersecurity, and intelligent automation. As an On-Prem and COTS Migration Lead, you'll guide enterprise clients through the planning and execution of legacy system migrations and COTS implementations, partnering with a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and ownership.
We're seeking professionals who thrive on solving complex challenges, embrace continuous learning, and take pride in delivering quality at scale. If that sounds like you, we'd love to connect.
📌 Please ensure your resume highlights relevant experience with legacy system migrations, COTS software implementation, data migration planning, and on-premises infrastructure management.
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