AWS Specialist/Short-term Contract

AWS Specialist 

For a brief contract, we are looking for a qualified AWS Migration Engineer to help our customer with a crucial migration project. The ideal applicant will have a strong background in cloud computing, specifically in relation to Amazon Web Services (AWS), and a track record of effectively overseeing and carrying out migrations from on-premises or other cloud settings to AWS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand current infrastructure and migration requirements.
• Design and implement migration strategies for applications and data to AWS.
• Perform assessments of current workloads to determine suitability for migration.
• Develop and execute migration plans, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
• Optimize AWS resources for cost-effectiveness and performance.
• Troubleshoot migration-related issues and provide support post-migration.
• Document processes, procedures, and configurations for future reference.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to client teams as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an AWS Migration Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).
• Experience with cloud migration tools and methodologies.
• Proficient in networking technologies - VPNs, Vlans, Access control
• Familiarity with networking, security, and compliance best practices in AWS.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent certification.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team and cutting-edge technology.
• Flexibility in work location and hours.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.