AWS Cloud Migration Specialist

AWS Cloud Migration Specialist at N Consulting Ltd

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.
• 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

• Migration Tools
• Languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell
• DevOps & IaC: Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation
• Security: IAM, KMS, VPC, Security Groups, Firewalls
• Monitoring
• 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.