Role: AWS Cloud Migration Specialist –
Location :London ,Uk (Hybrid)
Duration :Contract
Overview
This role is designed for senior professionals (typically Band Z) with 15–25 years of experience in data centre-to-AWS migration.
Core 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.
Required Skills & Tools
Category
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
Qualifications
- AWS certifications highly preferred.
- Strong experience in cloud migration strategies and execution.
- Familiarity with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and hybrid cloud environments.