Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 18 Month(s)
Skills
AWS Migration
Migration Hub
DMS
SMS
Database Migration
Server Migration
Job Details
Job Title: AWS Migration Support Consultant
Location: Remote, US
Mode: Contract
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced AWS Migration Support Consultant to assist in planning, execution, and post-migration support of applications and workloads transitioning to Amazon Web Services (AWS). The role will involve working closely with client stakeholders, application owners, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless migration with minimal disruption to business operations.
- Migration Execution
- Support application and data migration activities leveraging AWS tools (e.g., Migration Hub, DMS, SMS).
- Collaborate with DevOps, networking, and security teams to ensure successful cutover.
- Execute migration runbooks and validate post-migration functionality.
- Post-Migration Support
- Provide hypercare support during the stabilization period.
- Troubleshoot issues, coordinate with AWS services teams as needed.
- Ensure application performance, availability, and compliance requirements are met.
- Governance & Documentation
- Maintain migration documentation, runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials.
- Ensure adherence to the client s compliance, security, and governance standards.
- Provide regular status updates and reporting to stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience
- Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.).
- Familiarity with AWS migration tools (Migration Hub, Application Discovery Service, Database Migration Service, Server Migration Service).
- Experience in application migration projects (rehost, re-platform, refactor approaches). Make this as Optional
- Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, application, and networking layers.
- Knowledge of security and compliance best practices in AWS.
- Good understanding of ITIL processes (incident, problem, and change management).
- Excellent communication skills for working with business and technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional.
- AWS Certified Migration & Transfer Specialty (preferred).
- Prior consulting experience in large-scale cloud migration programs.
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments.
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