Lead enterprise cloud migration programs, guiding organizations through assessment, planning, and execution of large-scale workload migrations to AWS, Azure, or GCP with minimal downtime.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Full-time
Cloud & Infrastructure
Responsibilities
Assess on-premises infrastructure and applications to develop comprehensive cloud migration strategies and roadmaps
Design migration architectures using rehost, replatform, refactor, and hybrid approaches based on workload requirements
Lead end-to-end cloud migration execution including database migrations, application modernization, and cutover planning
Implement migration tooling including AWS Migration Hub, Azure Migrate, or GCP Migrate for large-scale migrations
Establish cloud governance frameworks, landing zones, and operational runbooks for newly migrated environments
Manage stakeholder communication and risk mitigation throughout multi-phase migration programs
Requirements
6-9 years of cloud engineering experience with proven track record of leading enterprise migration programs
Deep expertise in cloud migration methodologies (6Rs) and assessment frameworks
Strong knowledge of database migration techniques including CDC replication, schema conversion, and data validation
Experience with migration tools (AWS DMS, CloudEndure, Azure Site Recovery, Google Transfer Service)
Understanding of networking requirements for hybrid cloud including VPN, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, and DNS migration
Excellent project management and communication skills for stakeholder engagement and risk management
Nice to Have
Experience with Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 digital transformation initiatives
AWS Migration Specialty or Azure Migration certification
Familiarity with mainframe or legacy system modernization