Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience delivering on-prem → AWS migrations Strong hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, networking, DNS) Experience with WordPress hosting environments Proficient in Apache/Nginx, MySQL, PHP Experience managing live environment cutovers Solid understanding of DNS, SSL, and web hosting infrastructure Responsibilities: Migrate on-prem workloads into AWS (4 accounts, 12 EC2 instances) Reconfigure and optimise Amazon EC2 environments Manage DNS and cutover via Amazon Route 53 Support migration and optimisation of WordPress / LAMP stack environments Ensure minimal downtime and a clear rollback plan Validate environments post-migration (performance, stability, security) Define and execute migration approach (lift & shift vs optimisation) Handle data migration (databases, file systems, backups) Plan and execute DNS cutover strategy (TTL, testing, rollback) Configure networking, security groups, and access controls Implement basic monitoring and backup processes Troubleshoot issues during and after migration Technologies: AWS EC2 Support MySQL Nginx PHP Security Web WordPress Cloud DevOps More: At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we are recruiting for an AWS Engineer to support our client with a migration from on-prem infrastructure into AWS. We embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Our team is focused on delivering a stable, optimised AWS environment with minimal disruption during the transition. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. last updated 19 week of 2026