Location: Philadelphia,PA, USA
AWS Specialist/Short-term Contract
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
**Onsite**
Contract
$50/hr - $80/hr
**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.
**Posted by:** Hannah Horgan
**Specialization:** System Administration Network Engineering Cloud Engineer