CloudIngest · 17 hours ago
AWS Cloud Migration Architect (VMware → OpenStack → AWS)
Dallas, TX
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70/hr - $70/hr
12+ years expCloudIngest is a company specializing in cloud migration solutions, and they are seeking an AWS Cloud Migration Architect to lead end-to-end cloud migration architectures from on-prem VMware environments to OpenStack and AWS. The role involves designing cloud architectures, leading migration assessments, and managing large-scale migration programs.
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Hiring Manager
Sohini Guha Roy
Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Migration Design
Design end-to-end cloud migration architectures from on-prem VMware environments to OpenStack and AWS (IaaS, PaaS, hybrid models)
Define target state cloud architectures aligned with AWS best practices (Well-Architected Framework, landing zones, multi-account strategy)
Lead application and infrastructure migration assessments, dependency mapping, and modernization recommendations
Architect solutions for compute, networking, storage, identity, security, and observability across VMware, OpenStack, and AWS
Define migration patterns (rehost, replatform, refactor) and transition strategies
Technical Program Leadership
Lead large-scale cloud migration programs end-to-end, including planning, sequencing, risk management, and execution tracking
Act as the technical authority coordinating architects, engineers, SREs, security teams, and external partners
Own technical roadmaps, migration waves, runbooks, and cutover strategies
Identify and mitigate technical risks related to performance, security, availability, and cost
Drive governance around architecture standards, design reviews, and change management
Qualification
Required
Total 12+ years exp and out of which 8+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, cloud engineering, or large-scale IT transformation
Proven experience leading VMware to OpenStack migrations and OpenStack to AWS or hybrid cloud transitions
Hands-on experience designing and executing enterprise-scale AWS migrations
Demonstrated success managing complex technical programs, not just isolated projects
Deep knowledge of VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) and enterprise virtualization stacks
Strong experience with OpenStack architecture (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Glance, Keystone)
Advanced AWS architecture knowledge (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, EKS/ECS, CloudWatch, Landing Zones)
Solid understanding of networking, security, identity, and compliance in hybrid cloud environments
Experience with migration tooling (AWS Migration Hub, DMS, CloudEndure, third-party tools)
Infrastructure-as-Code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible preferred)
Preferred
AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect – Professional preferred)
Experience with regulated or highly available environments (financial services, telecom, healthcare)
Exposure to DevOps, SRE, and cloud operating models
Experience modernizing applications alongside infrastructure migration
Company
CloudIngest
CloudIngest offers software development, digital Transformations, business intelligence, and cloud services.
11-50 employees
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