AWS Specialist

AWS Specialist – AWS Backup, Terraform & Cyber Resilience
Location: Hybrid (Leeds preferred) | Remote considered for the right candidate
Contract: Initial 2–3 months with strong potential for extension
Day Rate: £550–£650 per day (Inside IR35)

A leading global technology services organisation is seeking an AWS Specialist to support a major cloud transformation programme for a large-scale enterprise operating a highly regulated, business-critical AWS environment.
This is a strategic consulting role focused on AWS backup architecture, cyber resilience, disaster recovery, and Terraform-led Infrastructure as Code. You'll act as a trusted advisor, helping shape cloud standards, governance, and resilience capabilities across a complex multi-account AWS estate.
What You'll Be Doing

• Define and lead AWS backup and disaster recovery strategies across enterprise environments.
• Design centralised backup architectures with cross-account and cross-region governance.
• Drive the adoption of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code best practices.
• Align cloud solutions with NIST Cybersecurity Framework principles and resilience standards.
• Act as a Design Authority for complex cloud initiatives.
• Engage with senior technical and business stakeholders, providing consultancy throughout discovery, design, build, and optimisation phases.
• Support the development of scalable, secure, and highly resilient AWS platforms.

What We're Looking For

• Strong expertise in AWS Backup, disaster recovery, and cyber resilience.
• Deep hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, EBS, and DynamoDB.
• Experience working within multi-account AWS environments using AWS Organisations and Control Tower.
• Solid understanding of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and security best practices.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead architecture discussions within enterprise environments.
• Previous experience in consultancy, technical leadership, or principal-level cloud roles.

Desirable Certifications

• AWS Solutions Architect – Professional
• AWS Security – Specialty
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate
• CISSP or CISM

Why Apply?

• £550–£650 per day (Inside IR35).
• Hybrid working, with a preference for candidates who can attend the Leeds office, although fully remote candidates will also be considered.
• Initial 2–3 month contract with a strong likelihood of extension.
• Opportunity to lead cloud resilience strategy for a globally recognised enterprise.
• Influence architecture decisions across a large-scale AWS estate.
• Work on complex, high-impact cloud transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and recognised cloud experts.
• Play a key role in shaping automation, governance, and cyber resilience standards at enterprise scale.

If you're an AWS specialist who enjoys combining technical depth with strategic consultancy and stakeholder engagement, we'd love to hear from you.