AWS Cloud migration specialist

Summary: The AWS Cloud Migration Specialist is responsible for leading the assessment, strategy, execution, and delivery of cloud migration projects to AWS. This role requires extensive experience in evaluating on-prem infrastructure, ensuring security compliance, and optimizing post-migration performance. The specialist will collaborate with various teams to develop migration roadmaps and maintain documentation throughout the process. The position is contract-based and classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct deep assessments of on-prem infrastructure using AWS tools like Migration Evaluator and Application Discovery Service.
• Define migration roadmaps aligned with AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP).
• Plan and execute migration of applications, data, and infrastructure to AWS Cloud.
• Collaborate with architects and client IT teams to ensure minimal disruption.
• Remediate vulnerabilities, support IAM policies, encryption, and key management.
• Ensure compliance with AWS and organisational security standards.
• Monitor performance post-migration using CloudWatch, Datadog.
• Recommend right-sizing and modernisation opportunities.
• Maintain detailed documentation of migration processes and configurations.
• Support TCO analysis and business case development.

Key Skills:

• 15+ years of experience in cloud migration and infrastructure assessment.
• Proficiency in AWS tools such as Migration Evaluator and Application Discovery Service.
• Strong understanding of security compliance and IAM policies.
• Experience with performance monitoring tools like CloudWatch and Datadog.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent documentation and governance skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT