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AWS Cloud Architect Contract Engagement (3-6 months) US Citizenship Required We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Architect to lead the design and execution of a cloud migration from AWS Commercial to AWS GovCloud. The migration scope includes more than 150 EC2 instances with associated volumes, snapshots, and AMIs across development, testing, and customer support environments. This engagement is driven by the CMMC Level 2 compliance initiative and requires hands-on GovCloud expertise from day one. What You'll Do - Design and build the GovCloud landing zone from scratch, including VPCs, IAM structure, networking, and security baselines - Develop a comprehensive migration runbook covering sequencing, procedures, rollback plans, and validation checklists for EC2 instances - Define and document the migration approach for associated EBS volumes, snapshots, and AMIs - Advise on CMMC Level 2 technical controls and ensure the GovCloud architecture satisfies compliance requirements - Coordinate with DevOps engineers and the client's internal team throughout migration phases - Oversee post-migration validation and provide technical sign-off on environment readiness - Recreate CloudWatch monitoring and Lambda automation in the new environment Required qualifications - 5+ years of hands-on AWS architecture experience - Demonstrated experience with AWS GovCloud - Prior involvement in at least one large-scale EC2 migration (100+ instances) - Strong understanding of AWS networking: VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, security groups - Familiarity with CMMC Level 2 or NIST 800-171 technical requirements - Experience designing AWS landing zones, ideally using AWS Control Tower or equivalent - Ability to produce clear, detailed technical documentation for non-technical audiences
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Hi there, I understand you need an AWS Commercial → GovCloud migration of 150+ EC2 instances (volumes, snapshots, AMIs) to meet CMMC Level 2; I have hands-on GovCloud experience and runbook-led migrations for large EC2 fleets. - Design and deploy GovCloud landing zone: VPCs, Transit Gateway, IAM structure, Control Tower-equivalent baselines, and Direct Connect configuration - Provide a detailed migration runbook: sequencing for EC2/EBS/AMIs, snapshot transfer approach, AMI publishing strategy, and cutover steps with validation scripts - Recreate CloudWatch metrics, alarms, and Lambda automation in GovCloud and validate post-migration monitoring - Risk/quality-control: staged deployment with backup checkpoint and rollback plan per environment Skills: ✅ AWS GovCloud ✅ EC2, EBS, AMI migration ✅ Transit Gateway, VPC, Direct Connect ✅ CMMC Level 2 / NIST 800-171 controls ✅ CloudWatch, Lambda, DevOps automation Certificates: ✅ Microsoft® Certified: MCSA | MCSE | MCT ✅ cPanel® & WHM Certified CWSA-2 Available to start immediately; Is this currently running in AWS Commercial with all AMIs and snapshots owned by the account and ready for cross-account transfer to GovCloud? Best regards,
$50 USD in 30 days
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With over a decade of experience in AWS architecture and high-scale systems, I understand your need for an experienced AWS Cloud Migration Architect to lead the transition to GovCloud. Leveraging my background in handling complex projects like migrating over 1 million users to new platforms, I am well-equipped to tackle the challenges of migrating more than 150 EC2 instances to GovCloud for CMMC Level 2 compliance. A strategic insight for ensuring a successful migration is to prioritize creating a detailed migration runbook with clear sequencing and validation checklists for each EC2 instance. Drawing from my experience in overseeing similar large-scale migrations, I am confident in my ability to design and execute the GovCloud landing zone, ensuring all technical controls and compliance requirements are met. I encourage you to reach out to discuss your project roadmap further and how I can support your team in this crucial migration to GovCloud.
$50 USD in 15 days
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As an AWS-certified professional with over 5 years of hands-on experience in the industry, a significant part of my career has revolved around architecting and executing large-scale cloud migrations. I have successfully overseen projects involving more than 100 EC2 instances in the past, so I fully comprehend the complexity and meticulousness involved in ensuring a smooth transition. Notably, I understand the criticality of complying with CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171 requirements, having previously implemented them into infrastructures as part of my security and compliance expertise. To further emphasize my suitability, I'd like to note that integrating AI/ML solutions tailored for AWS Cloud environments is another skillset that I bring to our possible collaboration. If chosen for the job, I'll not only focus on meeting your migration needs but also leverage these technologies to enhance your business outcomes post-migration. My toolkit includes Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic for monitoring and alerting purposes which can contribute to robust post-validation efforts. I'm excited at the prospect of working on such a critical effort and believe in my capacity to deliver a well-rounded solution that meets and exceeds your expectations
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I'm excited to propose my services for the AWS Cloud Architect role. With over a decade in the field and extensive experience with AWS GovCloud, I can confidently lead this migration project. My key responsibilities will include: - Designing and building the GovCloud landing zone from scratch, including VPCs, IAM structure, networking, and security baselines. - Developing a comprehensive migration runbook covering sequencing, procedures, rollback plans, and validation checklists for 150+ EC2 instances. - Defining and documenting the approach for migrating EBS volumes, snapshots, and AMIs associated with the instances. - Advising on CMMC Level 2 technical controls to ensure compliance requirements are met in the GovCloud architecture. - Coordinating closely with DevOps engineers and your internal team throughout all migration phases. - Overseeing post-migration validation and providing technical sign-off on environment readiness. - Recreating CloudWatch monitoring and Lambda automation within the new environment. I’ve led large-scale EC2 migrations, including over 100 instances, ensuring a smooth transition while maintaining compliance. My detailed documentation skills will help ensure clarity for all stakeholders involved in this project. For more information about my previous work, you can review my portfolio at https://www.freelancer.com/u/reedsystems. Thank you for considering my proposal. I look forward to the opportunity to support your CMMC Level 2 compliance initiative. Best regards, Reed
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Hello, I can lead the architecture and execution of your AWS migration from Commercial to AWS GovCloud, including full landing zone design, secure networking, and structured migration of 150+ EC2 instances with associated EBS volumes, snapshots, and AMIs. I will design a compliant GovCloud landing zone from the ground up, including VPC architecture, IAM governance model, security baselines, and segmentation aligned with CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171 requirements. The architecture will prioritize security, auditability, and operational stability across development, testing, and support environments. I will also produce a detailed migration runbook covering sequencing, instance-by-instance migration strategy, rollback procedures, validation checklists, and post-migration verification. This includes re-establishing CloudWatch monitoring, logs, and Lambda-based automation in GovCloud to ensure operational parity with the existing environment. Throughout the engagement, I will coordinate with DevOps teams, support execution phases, and provide clear technical documentation for both engineering and compliance stakeholders, ensuring a controlled and auditable migration process. Questions: Are you currently using AWS Control Tower or a custom landing zone in the commercial environment? Do you require a phased migration strategy (wave-based cutover) or a parallel environment with final cutover? Thanks, Asif
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I am Vishal Maharaj, with 20 years of expertise in Amazon Web Services and AWS Lambda. I have carefully reviewed your requirement for an AWS Cloud Migration Architect. For this project, I will begin by designing and implementing the GovCloud landing zone, encompassing VPCs, IAM structure, networking, and security baselines. I will create a detailed migration runbook covering sequencing, procedures, rollback plans, and validation checklists for the EC2 instances. Additionally, I will define the migration approach for EBS volumes, snapshots, and AMIs, ensuring compliance with CMMC Level 2 technical controls. If you find my approach suitable, I would be glad to discuss this project further. Please feel free to initiate the chat. Cheers, Vishal Maharaj
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I went through your project description and it seems like that I am a great fit for this job. I have an expert team with many years of experience in Linux, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, AWS Lambda, Cloud Security, Technical Documentation, DevOps. Please come over chat and discuss your requirement in a detailed way. Regards
$50 USD in 40 days
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Greetings! You need an AWS Cloud Architect for a migration from AWS Commercial to AWS GovCloud. 150+ EC2 instances, volumes, snapshots, AMIs across dev, test, and customer support environments. CMMC Level 2 compliance. GovCloud expertise. I can help in doing that for you. Here is what I will deliver: GovCloud landing zone from scratch (VPCs, IAM, networking, security baselines) Migration runbook with sequencing, procedures, rollback plans, validation checklists Migration approach for EBS volumes, snapshots, and AMIs CMMC Level 2 technical controls advice and compliance documentation Coordination with DevOps and internal teams Post-migration validation and technical sign-off CloudWatch monitoring and Lambda automation recreated Send me your current AWS Commercial environment details and compliance requirements. Thanks, Revival
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hi, Sahanaj here. I’ve led regulated migrations to AWS GovCloud (landing zones, Control Tower, IAM baselines) with 100+ EC2 moves, EBS/AMI replication, and CMMC/NIST-aligned controls. I can start immediately at $65/hr (GovCloud expertise premium), 3–6 months. Deliverables: landing zone, migration runbook, phased cutover, CloudWatch/Lambda rebuild, compliance-ready docs, and sign-off. I focus on zero-downtime sequencing, rollback safety, and audit readiness. One question: will connectivity use Direct Connect/VPN, or must I design that as part of the landing zone?
$65 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I’m Karthik from ResoniteTech with 15+ years of experience in **AWS architecture, large-scale migrations, and compliance-driven cloud design**. I’ve led migrations of **100+ EC2 workloads** and can drive your transition to **AWS GovCloud** with a secure, audit-ready approach. **How I’ll deliver:** ✔ Design **GovCloud landing zone** (VPCs, IAM, networking, security baselines) aligned to best practices ✔ Create detailed **migration runbook** (sequencing, rollback, validation) ✔ Plan & execute migration of **EC2, EBS, snapshots, AMIs** with minimal downtime ✔ Rebuild **CloudWatch, Lambda automations, and monitoring** ✔ Post-migration validation + readiness sign-off **Compliance Focus:** ✔ Align architecture with **CMMC Level 2 / NIST 800-171 controls** ✔ Secure IAM, logging, encryption, and network segmentation **Approach:** * Phased migration (dev → test → prod) * Automation where possible for repeatability * Close coordination with DevOps & stakeholders **Why me:** ✔ Deep AWS expertise (VPC, Transit Gateway, security design) ✔ Strong documentation for both technical & business teams ✔ Hands-on execution + architecture leadership **Engagement:** 3–6 months (as required) **Availability:** Immediate Happy to discuss your current environment and define a clear migration plan. Warm Regards, Karthik B Resonite Tech
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I have read your project details and I know what you expect. I am a senior engineer with over 7 year of experience on Linux, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, AWS Lambda, Cloud Security, Technical Documentation, DevOps. Please visit my profile to view my latest projects, certificates, and work history. Let's connect in chat to discuss more. Regards, Matheus
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hi there, I’m Kristopher Kramer from McKinney, Texas. I’ve worked on similar projects before, and with over 15 years of experience as a senior full-stack and AI engineer, I have the expertise to deliver this properly. I’m available to start right away and would be happy to discuss the details whenever it’s convenient for you. I look forward to speaking with you. Best regards, Kristopher Kramer
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hi, Our team recently executed a high-compliance migration for a federal contractor where we built a GovCloud landing zone from scratch and configured Transit Gateways to secure traffic between VPCs. We mapped out a custom runbook that automated the recreation of CloudWatch alarms and Lambda triggers which allowed the client to maintain full visibility during the transition and our process validated every security group against NIST 800-171 controls to verify the environment was audit-ready from day one. Quantum Code Solutions is eager to discuss the project further and we invite you to reach out to initiate a conversation! Best regards, Quantum Code Solutions.
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I came across your project "AWS Cloud Migration Architect" and I'm confident I can help you with it. About Me: I'm a agency owner with over 8+ years of experience in Linux, Amazon Web Services, AWS Lambda. , and I understand exactly what’s needed to deliver high-quality results on time. Why Choose Me? - ✅ Expertise in required Technologies and 1 year post deployment free support - ✅ On-time delivery and excellent communication - ✅ 100% satisfaction guarantee Let’s discuss your project in more detail. I’m available to start immediately and would love to hear more about your goals. Looking forward to working with you! Best regards, Deepak
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I understand the critical need for a skilled AWS Cloud Architect to lead your cloud migration project from AWS Commercial to AWS GovCloud, ensuring compliance with CMMC Level 2 standards. With over 5 years of hands-on experience in AWS architecture, including expertise in GovCloud, I am well-equipped to design and build the GovCloud landing zone, develop migration runbooks, and advise on CMMC technical controls. My approach involves creating a robust GovCloud infrastructure, documenting migration procedures, and collaborating closely with DevOps engineers to ensure a seamless transition. I have a proven track record in large-scale EC2 migrations, AWS networking, and designing landing zones using AWS Control Tower. I am confident that my technical skills and experience align perfectly with the requirements of this project. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to the success of your cloud migration initiative. Best regards, Jayabrata Bhaduri
$50 USD in 40 days
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Hey, your project, AWS Cloud Migration Architect looks like a great fit for my skills. I've worked on similar Linux projects and can deliver solid results. Let me know if you'd like to chat about the approach.
$50 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I can lead your migration from AWS Commercial to GovCloud by designing a compliant landing zone and executing a structured EC2 migration strategy aligned with CMMC Level 2 requirements. The main technical challenge here is securely transferring 150+ EC2 workloads with associated EBS volumes, snapshots, and AMIs into GovCloud while maintaining integrity, minimizing downtime, and ensuring full compliance with NIST 800-171 controls. I have experience with AWS architecture, large-scale migrations, and secure environment design including VPC structuring, IAM hardening, and monitoring/automation replication using CloudWatch and Lambda. My approach would be to first design a GovCloud landing zone with proper networking and security baselines, then create a detailed migration runbook (sequencing, rollback, validation), handle EC2 and storage migration using secure replication methods, and finally validate workloads, monitoring, and compliance readiness before sign-off. This ensures a smooth, secure, and fully compliant transition to GovCloud.
$50 USD in 40 days
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This is exactly the kind of work I love doing, and I'm currently offering premium quality at a reduced rate while building my reputation — meaning you get full dedication without the full price tag. Your need to migrate over 150 EC2 instances to AWS GovCloud to meet CMMC Level 2 compliance is crucial for securing your environments. I understand you're looking for a skilled architect to manage this complex task, ensuring a seamless move while advising on technical controls and aligning with compliance requirements. I have extensive experience in AWS architecture, including significant hands-on expertise with AWS GovCloud and high-volume EC2 migrations. My skills align perfectly with your requirement for AWS networking and technical documentation. I guarantee high-quality results and am happy to provide insights even if not selected. Looking forward to potentially collaborating. Regards, Jason McLachlan
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Hi, This is Jorge from IT GLOBAL SOLUTION LLC, based in the U.S. I’ve designed and executed AWS migrations involving multi-environment EC2 fleets, with a strong focus on security, compliance, and structured runbooks. Your scope—moving from AWS Commercial to AWS GovCloud with 150+ instances—requires a disciplined, phased approach. I’d start by designing a compliant landing zone (VPCs, IAM, network segmentation, logging) aligned with CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 controls, ensuring security baselines are in place before any migration begins. From there, I’d build a detailed migration runbook covering sequencing, dependency mapping, rollback strategies, and validation checkpoints for EC2, EBS volumes, snapshots, and AMIs. I focus on minimizing downtime and avoiding configuration drift between environments. I’ve also handled re-establishing monitoring and automation (CloudWatch, Lambda) post-migration, ensuring operational continuity. Coordination with DevOps and internal teams is key, so everything remains transparent and controlled throughout each phase. My approach prioritizes clarity, compliance, and zero surprises—especially in regulated environments where audit readiness matters as much as technical execution. Happy to discuss your current AWS setup and outline a migration strategy tailored to your environments. Best, Jorge
$60 USD in 40 days
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Moving 150+ EC2s to GovCloud for CMMC Level 2 is more than a migration—it's about a compliant landing zone, safe AMI/snapshot handling, and airtight IAM from day one. Most teams underestimate the failure modes around snapshot/AMI transfer and networking design; those gaps create compliance and rollback risks more than instance migration itself. I'm a US citizen and I led a 220-instance migration to GovCloud for a DoD contractor, building the landing zone, recreating CloudWatch/Lambdas, and delivering technical sign-off. My plan: inventory and risk-class the instances, design an IaC landing zone (Control Tower or equivalent), produce a step-by-step runbook for AMIs/EBS/snapshots with rollback and validation checks, replicate networking (Transit Gateway/Direct Connect) securely, and automate post-migration tests and monitoring recreation. Documentation for non-technical stakeholders included. Quick question: do you already have Direct Connect/Transit Gateway in place, and is there an existing inventory or tagging scheme for the 150+ instances?
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