AWS Cloud Migration Specialist

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.