Solution Architect - Azure Migration

Role Title: Senior Solution Architect - On-Premises IT Infrastructure to Azure Migration

Location: Reading, UK, Station Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LX(Hybrid (4 days a week from the office, negotiable to 3 days)

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Solution Architect to lead the end-to-end migration of our on-premises IT infrastructure to Microsoft Azure. This is a critical role that requires extensive hands-on experience in migrating legacy services and applications. The ideal candidate will be based in or willing to relocate to Reading and have a proven track record of successfully managing complex cloud transformation projects.

Responsibilities:

• Migration Strategy & Architecture: Design and lead the development of a comprehensive technical roadmap and architecture for migrating on-premises services to Azure. This includes establishing a robust Azure landing zone that defines the core security, governance, and networking for our entire cloud environment.
• Infrastructure & Platform Migration: Oversee the migration of critical on-premises infrastructure, including Domain Controllers, Certificate Servers, DNS, DHCP, and various file services (DFS, FTP, SFTP), to their corresponding Azure-native or hybrid solutions.
• Identity & Access Management: Architect the migration of our on-premises Active Directory and implement a robust IAM strategy in Azure. This includes designing and deploying a seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) solution by integrating Okta with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD).
• Cloud Networking & Security: Design and implement a secure Azure networking topology, including Virtual Networks (VNet), subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and Azure Firewall. Establish and manage secure site-to-site and client-to-site VPN connections, with a focus on integrating Okta RADIUS for secure VPN access.
• Data & File Services Migration: Develop a detailed migration plan for various file shares, including the use of Azure storage solutions like Azure Files or Azure NetApp Files. Create a strategy to integrate these new cloud services with our existing document management platforms such as Google Drive and AO Docs.
• SAP Workload Migration (Desirable): Advise on and architect the migration of our legacy SAP environments, including SAP ECC and SAP M3, to the Azure cloud platform. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with SAP on Azure best practices, and knowledge of specific migration tools and methodologies.
• Technical Leadership & Governance: Act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to internal technical teams and business stakeholders throughout the migration process, ensuring all activities align with the established landing zone governance model.
• Automation: Leverage automation tools and scripting (PowerShell, Terraform) to streamline infrastructure as code (IaC) and automate migration tasks.

Qualifications:

• Extensive hands-on experience as a Solution Architect with a focus on on-premises to Azure cloud migration projects.
• Proven experience designing and implementing Azure landing zones and hybrid cloud environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of core Azure services including Azure IaaS, Azure Networking, and Azure Active Directory.
• Deep expertise in identity federation and single sign-on (SSO), with hands-on experience integrating Okta with Azure AD.
• Strong understanding of traditional on-premises infrastructure services including Domain Controllers, Certificate Services, DNS, DHCP, and file servers.
• Desirable: Prior experience with SAP on Azure migrations, particularly for legacy systems like SAP ECC or SAP M3.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design solutions for complex technical challenges.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert is a strong preference.