Cloud Application Migration Architect
Cloud Application Migration Architect
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Job Description
Job Title
Cloud Application Migration Architect Government Sector
(NIC Cloud Native OpenStack Azure)
Location: New Delhi / PAN India / Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Cloud Application Migration Architect to lead modernization and migration of government IT systems to secure scalable and cloud-native platforms. This role demands deep knowledge of OpenStack Kubernetes Red Hat OpenShift and Microsoft Azure along with experience operating in regulated government environments. You will be responsible for both lift-and-shift and cloud-native migration strategies for legacy applications running on aging infrastructure across ministries and departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead migration of legacy government applications to cloud platforms (OpenStack Azure) including both lift-and-shift (as-is) and modernization approaches.
- Design cloud architectures using OpenStack Kubernetes OpenShift and Azure with a strong focus on security scalability and compliance.
- Containerize legacy applications where applicable and deploy using Kubernetes/OpenShift with automated CI/CD pipelines.
- Ensure compliance with government IT regulations including GIGW CERT-In MeitY STQC and data residency requirements.
- Develop migration playbooks automation scripts and infrastructure-as-code templates using tools like Ansible Terraform and Heat.
- Work with customer teams and government stakeholders to conduct application discovery define migration sequencing and ensure minimal downtime during cutovers.
- Implement observability and security measures (e.g. Prometheus Grafana Fluentd Keycloak Vault) for post-migration support.
- Provide documentation training and handover to operational teams post-migration.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science IT or Engineering.
- 10 years of IT experience with at least 3 years in cloud architecture and migration projects.
- Proven experience in migrating legacy applications as-is (lift-and-shift) to cloud platforms such as OpenStack or Azure.
- Strong hands-on expertise in OpenStack (Nova Neutron Cinder Keystone etc.) within government/private cloud environments.
- In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes Helm and cloud-native design patterns.
- Practical experience with Red Hat OpenShift including Operators Pipelines and GitOps workflows.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Azure particularly AKS Azure AD VM Migration and hybrid models (e.g. Azure Arc).
- Familiarity with infrastructure automation (Ansible Terraform) and container security best practices.
- Understanding of Indian government IT and security guidelines including CERT-In GIGW and MeitY frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior project experience with NIC/MeitY initiatives such as eDistrict eOffice CPGRAMS or other Digital India platforms.
- Relevant certifications: Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift CKA/CKAD Azure Solutions Architect OpenStack Administrator.
- Familiarity with STQC audit processes and GoI documentation workflows.
- Knowledge of GoI data sovereignty and hybrid cloud governance models.
Soft Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication especially when interfacing with senior government officials and customer staff.
- Ability to operate in structured environments with clear documentation audit trails and compliance checkpoints.
- Independent accountable and proactive in managing mission-critical deployments.
- Leadership experience with multi-vendor and inter-departmental teams.
Employment Type
Full-Time
