2 Cloud Migration jobs in Nigeria
Head, Cloud Engineer
Lagos, Lagos
BLAKSKILL LIMITED
Posted 26 days ago
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Position: Head, Cloud Engineer
Industry: Cloud Infrastructure & Technology br>Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time (On-site)
Budget: NGN 1,000,000 Monthly Net
Job Description (Summary):
As Head, Cloud Engineer, you will manage the operations of the entire Technical Department of Cybercloud. This individual will merge technical know-how with team building and management. For Cloud Strategy and road-map: develop and implement cloud strategies, road-maps, and architectures. Cybercloud Infrastructure Management: Oversee the infrastructure maintenance, design, deployment for approved upgrades, and daily operations. Cloud Security and Compliance: Ensure security, compliance, and governance on the platform. Migration and Deployment: Lead any technical cloud migration and deployment projects, such as the proposed Data Center. Vendor Management: Manage our service providers (CSPs) and vendors. Cost Optimization: Optimize Cybercloud’s technical costs and ensure ROI on both cloud computing tech partners, RackCenter, Veeam, Broadcom, and WebPro for WaaS. < r>Provide leadership for the engineering team to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for the Cybercloud.
Manage the planning, design, and development of cloud solutions.
Manage cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines and international best practices.
Lead the learning initiatives that will educate teams on implementing new cloud-based initiatives, as required.
Employing exceptional problem-solving skills to see and solve issues proactively.
Hiring and grooming the best technical hands to drive cloud initiatives and implement solutions for Cybercloud and its customers.
Drive the technical business continuity initiatives that will implement and set up geographically redundant services.
Orchestrating and automating cloud-based platforms throughout the company.
Inculcate a research and mind-share attitude into the team that will keep the team abreast with industry trends, and make recommendations as needed to help the company excel.
Ensures compliance with architectural and engineering policies, standards, and procedures
Works closely with development teams to support DevOps practices and implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Leads technical discussions and presentations for internal teams and stakeholders
Recommends strategies to streamline systems for effectiveness and efficiency, considering client needs, team dynamics, and division and corporate missions. Serves as a quality control and assurance officer for guidance and outputs to ensure consistently high standards
Maintains and expands technical knowledge in the existing infrastructure of practice, knowledge management, and creates educational workshops.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields
Cloud-related certifications (VMware, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Certified Solutions Architect)
ITIL, PMP, or Agile certifications
Minimum of 10 years relevant management/ leadership experience
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in leading a technical/research and development team < r>Preferred programming language(s) : Scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
Required cloud platform(s) (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) : (VMWare, AWS, OpenStack, Azure, GCP, OpenShift)
Containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) : Docker, Kubernetes
Relevant databases (SQL/NoSQL, etc.) : we are only seeking cloud infrastructure experience/knowledge
Advanced knowledge of local and international industry trends, standards, and regulations is desirable
Advanced knowledge of the system, server, and storage administrations is desirable
Intermediate knowledge of international Software scripting, security, administration standards, and procedures is desirable
Advanced knowledge of local IT policies, standards, and management is essential
Advanced knowledge of technical/network solution development is essential
Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment and industry
Ability to provide dynamic, confident, and motivational leadership to a high-performing team is essential
Ability to communicate and manage relationships at all levels across the business is essential
Ability to explain technical problems in simple terms is essential
Ability to think strategically and identify market opportunities is essential
Organizing, prioritizing, and multitasking are essential
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are essential
Networking, presentation, and negotiation skills are essential
Industry: Cloud Infrastructure & Technology br>Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time (On-site)
Budget: NGN 1,000,000 Monthly Net
Job Description (Summary):
As Head, Cloud Engineer, you will manage the operations of the entire Technical Department of Cybercloud. This individual will merge technical know-how with team building and management. For Cloud Strategy and road-map: develop and implement cloud strategies, road-maps, and architectures. Cybercloud Infrastructure Management: Oversee the infrastructure maintenance, design, deployment for approved upgrades, and daily operations. Cloud Security and Compliance: Ensure security, compliance, and governance on the platform. Migration and Deployment: Lead any technical cloud migration and deployment projects, such as the proposed Data Center. Vendor Management: Manage our service providers (CSPs) and vendors. Cost Optimization: Optimize Cybercloud’s technical costs and ensure ROI on both cloud computing tech partners, RackCenter, Veeam, Broadcom, and WebPro for WaaS. < r>Provide leadership for the engineering team to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for the Cybercloud.
Manage the planning, design, and development of cloud solutions.
Manage cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines and international best practices.
Lead the learning initiatives that will educate teams on implementing new cloud-based initiatives, as required.
Employing exceptional problem-solving skills to see and solve issues proactively.
Hiring and grooming the best technical hands to drive cloud initiatives and implement solutions for Cybercloud and its customers.
Drive the technical business continuity initiatives that will implement and set up geographically redundant services.
Orchestrating and automating cloud-based platforms throughout the company.
Inculcate a research and mind-share attitude into the team that will keep the team abreast with industry trends, and make recommendations as needed to help the company excel.
Ensures compliance with architectural and engineering policies, standards, and procedures
Works closely with development teams to support DevOps practices and implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Leads technical discussions and presentations for internal teams and stakeholders
Recommends strategies to streamline systems for effectiveness and efficiency, considering client needs, team dynamics, and division and corporate missions. Serves as a quality control and assurance officer for guidance and outputs to ensure consistently high standards
Maintains and expands technical knowledge in the existing infrastructure of practice, knowledge management, and creates educational workshops.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields
Cloud-related certifications (VMware, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Certified Solutions Architect)
ITIL, PMP, or Agile certifications
Minimum of 10 years relevant management/ leadership experience
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in leading a technical/research and development team < r>Preferred programming language(s) : Scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
Required cloud platform(s) (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) : (VMWare, AWS, OpenStack, Azure, GCP, OpenShift)
Containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) : Docker, Kubernetes
Relevant databases (SQL/NoSQL, etc.) : we are only seeking cloud infrastructure experience/knowledge
Advanced knowledge of local and international industry trends, standards, and regulations is desirable
Advanced knowledge of the system, server, and storage administrations is desirable
Intermediate knowledge of international Software scripting, security, administration standards, and procedures is desirable
Advanced knowledge of local IT policies, standards, and management is essential
Advanced knowledge of technical/network solution development is essential
Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment and industry
Ability to provide dynamic, confident, and motivational leadership to a high-performing team is essential
Ability to communicate and manage relationships at all levels across the business is essential
Ability to explain technical problems in simple terms is essential
Ability to think strategically and identify market opportunities is essential
Organizing, prioritizing, and multitasking are essential
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are essential
Networking, presentation, and negotiation skills are essential
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Cloud & AI Solution Engineer - Azure Platform

Lagos, Lagos
Microsoft Corporation
Posted 5 days ago
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Are you curious, enthusiastic about infrastructure, and ready to solve complex challenges in the AI era? Join us as a **Cloud & AI Solution Engineer** focused on the **Azure Platform** for **commercial customers** at Microsoft.
In this technical sales role, you will help customers design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures that support their modernization goals. Using Azure's IaaS and PaaS services, you will guide organizations through migration, modernization, and optimization - translating technical capabilities into significant business outcomes.
You will collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance agility, reduce costs, and unlock value through AI-powered infrastructure.
As a Cloud & AI Solution Engineer for the Azure Platform, you will play a key role in helping customers modernize their infrastructure and unlock the full value of Microsoft's cloud. You will work directly with technical and business stakeholders to design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient architectures that support AI workloads and business-critical applications.
You bring deep expertise in migrating core workloads-including Windows, SQL Server, Linux, PostgreSQL, and Oracle-to Azure. Beyond migration, you lead customers through modernization using the 6R strategy, containerization best practices, and Azure-native services like AKS and Arc, while exploring how AI and intelligent agents can accelerate legacy transformation.
You also apply strong networking knowledge to design hybrid and cloud-native solutions, including virtual networks, VPNs, and secure routing architectures that meet enterprise performance and compliance needs. You complement this with trusted partner solutions like NetApp, VMware, RedHat, and SAP to ensure a secure, optimized, and scalable migration experience.
As you join the team, You will have the opportunity to grow your technical expertise with access to a wide range of Microsoft learning resources-including support for earning industry-recognized certifications across Azure infrastructure, security, and AI.
With a solid understanding of Azure security services and compliance frameworks you will help customers meet regulatory requirements and build Cloud environments that are ready for the future.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond
**Responsibilities**
+ Drive technical sales by using technical demos, proofs of concept, and technical architecture accelerators to influence solution design and enable deployments.
+ Lead architecture sessions and technical workshops to accelerate Azure adoption.
+ Build trusted relationships with platforms leads to co-design secure, scalable solutions.
+ Resolve technical blockers by collaborating with engineering and sharing customer insights.
+ Maintain expertise in cloud migration (Windows, SQL, Linux, PostgreSQL, app workloads), resiliency, security, and compliance.
+ Deepen knowledge of enterprise apps (SAP, Oracle) and Azure VMware Solution (AVS).
+ Represent Microsoft in customer forums and technical communities through thought leadership.
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications**
+ 5+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
+ OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
+ OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ year(s) technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
+ OR equivalent experience
+ Proven experience in cloud infrastructure, including migration of workloads such as Windows, SQL, Linux, and PostgreSQL.
+ Experience designing or selling solutions involving hybrid networking, secure connectivity, or network performance optimization in enterprise environments.
+ Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), App Platform, and containerization strategies.
+ Strong understanding of Azure services, including security, compliance, and hybrid cloud scenarios.
+ Ability to engage technical and business stakeholders to design and deploy scalable, secure cloud solutions.
**Additional or Preferred Qualifications (PQs)**
+ 6+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or related experience
+ o OR equivalent experience
+ 4+ years experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructure, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management
+ Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle, and ISVs like NetApp, VMware, and RedHat.
+ Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and Public Sector compliance standards.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
In this technical sales role, you will help customers design secure, scalable, and resilient cloud architectures that support their modernization goals. Using Azure's IaaS and PaaS services, you will guide organizations through migration, modernization, and optimization - translating technical capabilities into significant business outcomes.
You will collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance agility, reduce costs, and unlock value through AI-powered infrastructure.
As a Cloud & AI Solution Engineer for the Azure Platform, you will play a key role in helping customers modernize their infrastructure and unlock the full value of Microsoft's cloud. You will work directly with technical and business stakeholders to design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient architectures that support AI workloads and business-critical applications.
You bring deep expertise in migrating core workloads-including Windows, SQL Server, Linux, PostgreSQL, and Oracle-to Azure. Beyond migration, you lead customers through modernization using the 6R strategy, containerization best practices, and Azure-native services like AKS and Arc, while exploring how AI and intelligent agents can accelerate legacy transformation.
You also apply strong networking knowledge to design hybrid and cloud-native solutions, including virtual networks, VPNs, and secure routing architectures that meet enterprise performance and compliance needs. You complement this with trusted partner solutions like NetApp, VMware, RedHat, and SAP to ensure a secure, optimized, and scalable migration experience.
As you join the team, You will have the opportunity to grow your technical expertise with access to a wide range of Microsoft learning resources-including support for earning industry-recognized certifications across Azure infrastructure, security, and AI.
With a solid understanding of Azure security services and compliance frameworks you will help customers meet regulatory requirements and build Cloud environments that are ready for the future.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond
**Responsibilities**
+ Drive technical sales by using technical demos, proofs of concept, and technical architecture accelerators to influence solution design and enable deployments.
+ Lead architecture sessions and technical workshops to accelerate Azure adoption.
+ Build trusted relationships with platforms leads to co-design secure, scalable solutions.
+ Resolve technical blockers by collaborating with engineering and sharing customer insights.
+ Maintain expertise in cloud migration (Windows, SQL, Linux, PostgreSQL, app workloads), resiliency, security, and compliance.
+ Deepen knowledge of enterprise apps (SAP, Oracle) and Azure VMware Solution (AVS).
+ Represent Microsoft in customer forums and technical communities through thought leadership.
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications**
+ 5+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
+ OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
+ OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ year(s) technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
+ OR equivalent experience
+ Proven experience in cloud infrastructure, including migration of workloads such as Windows, SQL, Linux, and PostgreSQL.
+ Experience designing or selling solutions involving hybrid networking, secure connectivity, or network performance optimization in enterprise environments.
+ Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), App Platform, and containerization strategies.
+ Strong understanding of Azure services, including security, compliance, and hybrid cloud scenarios.
+ Ability to engage technical and business stakeholders to design and deploy scalable, secure cloud solutions.
**Additional or Preferred Qualifications (PQs)**
+ 6+ years technical pre-sales, technical consulting, or technology delivery, or related experience
+ o OR equivalent experience
+ 4+ years experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructure, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management
+ Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as SAP, Oracle, and ISVs like NetApp, VMware, and RedHat.
+ Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, and Public Sector compliance standards.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .
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