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Azure Cloud Platform Architect

  • Location: Calgary

Posted Il y a 8 jours

  • Sector: Other Areas
  • Start Date: 2026-05-11
  • Job Ref: 16440
Job Title: Azure Cloud Platform Architect (Part-Time Contract)
Job Type: 3-month part-time contract (high possibility of extension)
Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid / Onsite as required)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: ~10–20 hours/week (part-time engagement)
Pay Rate: $75.00/hr T4 or $90.00/ hour Inc.


 

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Platform Architect to support a phased cloud transformation and infrastructure modernization initiative for a major energy client. This role will focus on planning, coordination, and architectural oversight across Azure migration and on-premises OS upgrade activities.  The consultant will work closely with internal stakeholders, a PM, and offshore delivery teams to ensure migration waves are properly designed, sequenced, and executed.
 

Key Responsibilities

Azure Migration Planning (Phase 1)
  • Support migration planning for approximately 55–80 VMs from Azure Stack HCI to Azure
  • Define migration waves and sequencing strategy
  • Validate existing Azure landing zone readiness
  • Support use of Azure Migrate for workload transition planning
  • Ensure minimal disruption to production environments
OS Upgrade Planning (Phase 2)
  • Architect and plan OS upgrade strategy for ~100 production servers
  • Coordinate upgrade approach with infrastructure and operations teams
  • Define execution methodology for on-prem server upgrades
  • Ensure alignment with business continuity and change windows
Architecture & Advisory
  • Provide Azure platform architecture guidance and best practices
  • Work closely with project team to validate design decisions
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
  • Ensure scalability, security, and governance standards are maintained
 

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8+ years of infrastructure / cloud architecture experience
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
  • Experience with Azure Stack HCI and Azure Migrate
  • Background in enterprise VM migrations and OS upgrade programs
  • Strong understanding of hybrid cloud environments
  • Ability to operate in a consulting / advisory capacity
  • Excellent stakeholder and technical communication skills
 

Nice to Have

  • Experience in energy or large enterprise environments
  • Exposure to landing zone design and cloud governance frameworks
  • Previous involvement in phased migration programs
  • Familiarity with hybrid on-prem + cloud operating models
 

Additional Information

  • Part-time engagement (~10–20 hours per week)
  • Collaborative environment with PM and offshore delivery teams