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
