Principal AWS Migration Consultant Who are we? Cevo helps organisations build the capability for continuous evolution, turning transformation from a one-off program into a lasting ability to adapt, innovate and deliver better outcomes. As an Australian-owned AWS Premier Consulting Partner, we design and deliver modern cloud platforms, unlock data for insight and apply AI where it creates real value, while empowering teams so capability and impact extend well beyond each engagement. With onshore teams across Australia, we’ve partnered with more than 200 organisations across start-ups, commercial, enterprise and government. The Role Current State Assessment Lead comprehensive application portfolio and infrastructure assessments using AWS prescriptive guidance frameworks. Act as the first point of engagement with new clients, shaping project readiness and migration strategy. Analyze existing on-premises and cloud architectures, network topology, security posture, and deployment processes. Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for migration and infrastructure modernisation, including compute, storage, and networking layers. Migration Strategy & Roadmap Development Define an AWS migration strategy aligned with business objectives, leveraging AWS’s three-phase approach: Assess, Mobilize, and Migrate & Modernize. Develop detailed migration roadmaps for applications, databases, and infrastructure components using AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) principles. Prioritise workloads for migration based on AWS assessment criteria, cost optimisation, and business impact. Design phased migration approaches that minimise downtime and ensure compliance with security and governance standards. Solution Design & Implementation Architect and implement AWS landing zones, VPC designs, and secure networking configurations following AWS best practices. Utilise AWS migration tools and services such as AWS Migration Hub, Application Migration Service, Database Migration Service (DMS), and Server Migration Service (SMS). Apply AWS modernisation patterns including monolith decomposition, containerisation (ECS/EKS), and serverless adoption (Lambda). Implement event-driven architectures, auto-scaling, and high-availability designs to optimise performance and resilience. Ensure solutions adhere to AWS Well-Architected Framework principles for security, reliability, performance efficiency, and cost optimisation. Infrastructure & Operations Oversee data centre exit strategies, workload re-platforming, and hybrid connectivity (VPN, Direct Connect). Establish monitoring and observability using AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, and third-party tools. Implement disaster recovery and backup strategies leveraging AWS services like S3, Glacier, and Backup. Drive automation through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation or Terraform. Who are you? You are a highly motivated technical consultant who is driven to deliver the best work to your clients. We want someone who loves the challenges enterprise migration offers. Technical Expertise Extensive hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, infrastructure design, and migration strategies. Deep understanding of AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) and the AWS 7 Rs migration framework. Proficiency in application portfolio assessment and workload prioritization for migration. Strong experience with AWS networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect), compute (EC2, ECS/EKS), and storage (S3, EBS, EFS). Familiarity with AWS migration tools such as Migration Hub, Application Migration Service, Database Migration Service (DMS). Knowledge of legacy system migration patterns, hybrid connectivity, and data centre exit strategies. Solid programming or scripting skills (Python, Java, Node.js) for automation and migration tasks. Architecture & Design Expertise in designing secure landing zones, multi-account structures, and network architectures following AWS best practices. Experience architecting distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework. Strong understanding of modernisation patterns including containerisation, serverless adoption, and database decomposition. Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks in AWS environments (IAM, KMS, encryption, governance). Leadership Proven ability to lead migration teams, manage complex transformation programs, and engage stakeholders. Excellent communication skills to articulate technical strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences. Tools & Practices Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation or Terraform. Experience with CI/CD pipelines (AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (CloudWatch, X-Ray). Exposure to AI-powered engineering tools like Amazon Q Developer or GitHub Copilot for automation. Knowledge of AWS AI/ML services (SageMaker, Bedrock) for future-readiness is a plus. Preferred Qualifications AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or AWS Certified Advanced Networking certifications. Background in large-scale migration projects, portfolio transformation, and hybrid/multi-cloud environments. Experience implementing disaster recovery strategies, backup solutions, and cost optimisation in AWS. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps culture in migration contexts. Life at Cevo Our people are at the heart of Cevo. We’re a passionate, curious team with deep consulting expertise, working together to help organisations across Australia continuously evolve. We value collaboration, knowledge-sharing and people are curious, take ownership and care deeply about the impact of their work for customers, colleagues and the wider community. Benefits and ways of working $2,500 annual technology allowance to choose the tools and setup that work best for you. Strong learning and development culture, including $2,000 per year for professional courses and two paid days off to attend courses and exams. Support of the Cevo Hive Mind – a collaborative team that helps each other succeed. We reward and recognise achievements and contributions. An exciting start-up vibe, with enterprise-level projects and customers. Additional information We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applications, particularly from underrepresented groups. At this stage, we can only consider candidates with unrestricted local working rights. We don’t require assistance from recruitment agencies. At this stage we don't need any additional support from Recruitment Agencies. Please note, we can only consider applicants with full working rights in Australia.
