Cloud Solutions Architect Migration Lead (Public Sector K-12 Preferred)

Raleigh, WV - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Cloud Solutions Architect / Migration Lead (Public Sector / K-12 Preferred)

Location: Remote with occasional onsite in Raleigh NC (as needed)
Duration: 12 Months 4 Optional Renewal Years (as Managed Services)
Clearance: Must pass K-12 background check and sex offender registry check (Lunsford Act compliant)

Role Summary

The Cloud Solutions Architect will lead discovery architecture landing zone design migration strategy compliance mapping and documentation for the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) cloud modernization program. This role is the technical lead and customer-facing strategist throughout the engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead full VMware-to-cloud migration assessment (workloads dependencies readiness)
Design secure compliant landing zone architecture (FERPA / NIST-171)
Define RTO/RPO alignment and DR configuration strategy
Architect connectivity (VPN/Direct Connect/ExpressRoute)
Develop migration framework cutover strategy rollback plans
Produce all major deliverables:
- Assessment Report
- Architecture Blueprint
- Migration Runbook
- Risk Register
- Cloud Cost Comparison
Oversee pilot migration phased production waves
Conduct knowledge transfer to WCPSS IT staff
Support 30 60 days of hypercare post-migration

Required Technical Qualifications

7 years in cloud architecture and infrastructure modernization
3 years leading enterprise VMware Cloud migrations
Hands-on experience with AWS MGN Azure Migrate HCX or CloudEndure
Deep knowledge of:
- IAM / Identity Integration
- SOC & SIEM integration
- Backup & DR topology in cloud (native 3rd party)
- Network segmentation & cloud security baselines

Preferred Certifications

(Any of the following)

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) strong advantage for NC K-12
AWS Solutions Architect Professional
VMware VCP/VMC
CISSP / CCSP (plus point for compliance mapping)
ITIL (for managed services transition)

Soft Skills

Executive stakeholder communication
Experience working with public sector K-12 or higher education
Documentation-heavy environments
Audit/compliance maturity

Best Regards
Hari C
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Cloud Solutions Architect / Migration Lead (Public Sector / K-12 Preferred) Location: Remote with occasional onsite in Raleigh NC (as needed) Duration: 12 Months 4 Optional Renewal Years (as Managed Services) Clearance: Must pass K-12 background check and sex offender registry check (Lunsford Ac...