Cloud Specialist (IAAS/PAAS/Azure/AWS/vSphere/Linux) in Jackson, MS || Onsite

Role: Cloud Specialist Estimated Duration: 11/01/26- 06/30/27highly possible for extension long-term Location: History 200 North St, Jackson, MS 39201 100% Onsite; do NOT submit remote candidates Shift Start Time: 8 to 5 pm / 40 hours per week Description: 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/Experience: 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. Preferred/Not Required: Preferred skills/experience 5 6+ years working with AWS or Microsoft Azure. Prior government or regulated industry experience. Education Level: Bachelor Beginner: 1-2 years Intermediate: 3-5 years Advanced: 5-7 years SME: 7+ years Skill Set Skill Level (See key code above) Required/Preferred Notes Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Server Advanced Required Azure/AWS SME Required Linux Advanced Preferred vSphere Intermediate Preferred Microsoft 365 Intermediate Required Programming Language/Development Tools Powershell Intermediate Required Python Intermediate Preferred Bash Intermediate Preferred Hardware Networking Advanced Required Storage Advanced