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