Job Title: Cloud Migration Expert – Microsoft Azure
Location: Remote / Hybrid
Duration: Contract / Full-Time (Based on Requirement)
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Migration Expert (Microsoft Azure) with a strong background in healthcare, hospital, or laboratory environments. The ideal candidate will lead and execute end-to-end cloud migration initiatives, modernizing on-premise healthcare systems to Azure while ensuring compliance, security, and minimal operational disruption. Will be responsible for building a roadmap with resources and timelines to execute on the selected plan. Also, will be responsible for the discovery report of as-is and to-be states.
This role requires deep expertise in Azure cloud architecture, healthcare data systems, and regulatory compliance standards such as HIPAA.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end migration of healthcare/lab systems from on-premise infrastructure to Microsoft Azure
• Assess existing infrastructure, applications, databases, and integration points to develop migration strategy and roadmap
• Design and implement Azure cloud architecture (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) aligned with healthcare compliance standards
• Migrate EHR/EMR, LIMS, PACS, and clinical data systems securely to Azure
• Implement Azure services including Azure VMs, Azure SQL, Azure Storage, Azure App Services, AKS, and Azure Networking
• Ensure HIPAA-compliant architecture, encryption, identity management, and access controls
• Optimize performance, cost, scalability, and high availability in Azure environments
• Collaborate with security, DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation planning during migration
• Support post-migration validation, performance tuning, and monitoring
Required Qualifications
• 8-15 years of IT experience with 5+ years in Azure cloud environments
• Proven experience leading cloud migration projects in Healthcare, Hospital, or Laboratory environments
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
• Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, Networking, Security)
• Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Backup
• Azure Active Directory & RBAC
• Azure DevOps / CI-CD pipelines
• Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, Data Migration tools
• Experience migrating clinical systems (EHR/EMR), LIMS, PACS, or healthcare applications
• Strong understanding of HIPAA, PHI handling, and healthcare compliance frameworks
• Experience with hybrid cloud architecture and disaster recovery strategies
• Knowledge of HL7/FHIR integrations is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
• Azure Solutions Architect Certification (AZ-305)
• Experience with containerization (Docker, AKS)
• Experience with data migration involving structured/unstructured healthcare data
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, SOC2)
• Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills
What We’re Looking For
• Strong problem-solving and migration strategy expertise
• Experience handling sensitive healthcare/lab data environments
• Ability to work in regulated, mission-critical environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills