Senior Cloud Specialist

Job Title: Sr. Cloud Specialist
Job Location: Jackson, MS
Position Type : Contract
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Work Schedule; Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Contract Duration 8 months.
Visa: Open
Experience level: 9 years

Job Title: Sr. Cloud Specialist
Job Location: Jackson, MS
Position Type : Contract
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Work Schedule; Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Contract Duration 8 months.
Visa: Open
Experience level: 9 years

Primary Skills

• AWS
• Microsoft Azure
• GCP
• Cloud Architecture
• Cloud Migration
• IaaS
• PaaS
• Cloud Networking
• VPC
• Firewalls
• Virtual Machines
• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Linux
• Microsoft 365
• PowerShell
• Python
• Bash
• Automation
• Cloud Security
• Cloud Compliance
• Data Protection
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Networking
• Storage
• Performance Optimization
• Scalability
• Cost Optimization
• Audit Controls
• VMware vSphere

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Specialist to support a cloud migration initiative involving the design, implementation, security, optimization, and ongoing management of cloud-based infrastructure.

The Cloud Specialist will develop and modify scalable cloud architecture supporting Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environments. The role will be responsible for securely migrating on-premises applications, workloads, and databases to public cloud platforms while ensuring security, compliance, performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure, cloud networking, virtualization, Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux, automation, and scripting.

Key Responsibilities / Daily Duties

• Design, develop, and modify scalable cloud architectures supporting IaaS and PaaS platforms.
• Support cloud migration of existing on-premises applications, workloads, and databases to public cloud environments.
• Ensure cloud environments meet applicable security, compliance, data protection, and privacy requirements.
• Monitor and analyze cloud infrastructure performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design and implement controls and processes using available cloud audit tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain effective cloud solutions.
• Manage and administer virtual machines and cloud infrastructure.
• Support Windows Server and Active Directory environments.
• Perform Linux administration as required.
• Develop and maintain automation using scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash.
• Configure and support cloud networking, virtual private clouds (VPCs), firewalls, and related infrastructure.
• Maintain current and extensive knowledge of cloud products, technologies, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and cloud-related issues and implement appropriate solutions.
• Support ongoing improvements to cloud architecture and operational processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with at least one major public cloud platform: AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with cloud automation and scripting using Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), and firewalls.
• Advanced experience with virtual machine management.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Windows Server.
• Experience with Active Directory administration.
• Strong networking knowledge.
• Experience with Microsoft 365.
• Ability to design and support scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams.

Preferred Skills

• 9+ years of experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Prior experience working in government or regulated industries.
• Advanced Linux administration.
• Experience with VMware vSphere.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Experience with Bash scripting.
• Cloud storage administration and management.
• Experience with cloud security, compliance, and audit controls.

Key Competencies

• Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure
• Cloud Migration
• AWS/Azure Administration
• Cloud NetworkingInfrastructure Security
• Virtualization & VM Management
• Windows Server Administration
• Active Directory
• Linux Administration
• Automation & Scripting
• Performance Monitoring
• Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution
• Scalability & Cost Optimization
• Compliance & Audit Controls
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work Environment : This is a 100% onsite position. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and hands-on involvement in cloud infrastructure, migration, administration, monitoring, security, and optimization activities.