Cloud Specialist

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Develops and modifies scalable architecture to support applications and infrastructure-as-a-service (IAAS) and platform-as-a-service (PAAS) platforms.
• Ensures the security and compliance of cloud environments, including data protection and privacy.
• Moves existing on-premises applications, workloads, and databases to public cloud platforms safely.
• Monitors and analyzes cloud infrastructure performance to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud-based environments for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Designs controls and processes that utilize available audit tools.
• Maintains up-to-date and extensive knowledge of cloud products and technology.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in major public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with automation and scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of cloud networking, virtual private clouds (VPCs), and firewalls.
• Advanced VM management, Windows Server/Active Directory, and Linux administration.
• Microsoft Windows Server
• Azure/AWS
• Linux
• vSphere
• Microsoft 365
• Powershell
• Networking

Preferred Skills

• 5+ years working with AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Prior government or regulated industry experience.
• Python
• Bash
• Storage

Duration: 1 year • Location: Jackson, MS (Onsite) • Agency: MDAH • Special Requirement: 100% Onsite, must be able to report onsite from day one of assignment. Do not submit remote candidates.