AWS Cloud Migration Specialist
Posted 3 days ago by Fairfield Consultancy Services Ltd
£550 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
London/Leeds, UK
Summary: Our client is looking for an AWS Cloud Migration Specialist with extensive experience in data centre-to-AWS migration. This senior role requires 15 to 25 years of expertise and is offered as a 3-6 month contract. The position is based in London or Leeds, UK, and focuses on executing cloud migration strategies effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in AWS and related tools.
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:
- AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Bedrock)
- AWS Migration Hub, DataSync, DMS, CloudEndure, Terraform, CloudFormation
- Python, Bash, PowerShell
- Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation
- IAM, KMS, VPC, Security Groups, Firewalls
- CloudWatch, Datadog, ELK
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (preferred)
- Agile, CI/CD, MAP Framework
Salary (Rate): £550/day
City: London/Leeds
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Our client is seeking AWS Cloud Migration Specialist in London/Leeds, UK. This role is designed for senior professionals with 15 - 25 years of experience in data centre-to-AWS migration. This is a 3-6 months contract role.
Required Skills & Tools
- Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Bedrock)
- Migration Tools: AWS Migration Hub, DataSync, DMS, CloudEndure, Terraform, CloudFormation
- Languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell
- DevOps & IaC: Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation
- Security: IAM, KMS, VPC, Security Groups, Firewalls
- Monitoring: CloudWatch, Datadog, ELK
- Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (preferred)
- Methodologies: Agile, CI/CD, MAP Framework
Responsibilities
Assessment & Strategy:
- 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).
Execution & Delivery:
- Plan and execute migration of applications, data, and infrastructure to AWS Cloud.
- Collaborate with architects and client IT teams to ensure minimal disruption.
Security & Compliance:
- Remediate vulnerabilities, support IAM policies, encryption, and key management.
- Ensure compliance with AWS and organisational security standards.
Optimisation & Support:
- Monitor performance post-migration using CloudWatch, Datadog.
- Recommend right-sizing and modernisation opportunities.
Documentation & Governance:
- Maintain detailed documentation of migration processes and configurations.
- Support TCO analysis and business case development.
Qualifications
- AWS certifications highly preferred.
- Strong experience in cloud migration strategies and execution.
- Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and hybrid cloud environments.
