Cloud Specialist
Cloud SpecialistLocation: Jackson, MS (100% Onsite)Duration: November 2026 – June 2027 (Contract)Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMHours: 40 Hours/WeekJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Cloud Specialist to support a large-scale cloud migration initiative. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud infrastructure, cloud migration, systems administration, networking, and automation. This role requires hands-on experience designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing cloud environments using Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.The Cloud Specialist will be responsible for migrating on-premises applications, workloads, and databases to the cloud while ensuring security, scalability, performance, and compliance.Key Responsibilities• Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure solutions.• Support Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environments.• Lead migration of on-premises applications and workloads to Azure or AWS.• Configure and manage cloud networking, VPCs, firewalls, security groups, and connectivity.• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and proactively resolve issues.• Implement security best practices, compliance standards, and data protection controls.• Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, and cloud-based identity solutions.• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting.• Collaborate with technical teams to optimize cloud performance, availability, and cost efficiency.• Develop governance, auditing, and monitoring processes for cloud environments.• Maintain technical documentation and cloud architecture standards.Required Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.• 5+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.• Strong experience in cloud migration projects.• Advanced experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments.• Experience with Active Directory and identity management.• Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, including:o VPCs/VNETso Firewallso Routingo Security controlso Network connectivity• Experience managing virtual machines and cloud infrastructure.• Intermediate to advanced PowerShell scripting skills.• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration.• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.Preferred Qualifications• 6+ years of Azure or AWS experience.• Linux administration experience.• VMware vSphere experience.• Python and Bash scripting experience.• Storage administration experience.• Previous government, public sector, or regulated industry experience.• Microsoft Azure or AWS certifications preferred.Required Technical SkillsCloud Technologies• Microsoft Azure• Amazon Web Services (AWS)• IaaS• PaaS• Cloud MigrationOperating Systems• Microsoft Windows Server• Active Directory• Linux (Preferred)Scripting & Automation• PowerShell (Required)• Python (Preferred)• Bash (Preferred)Infrastructure & Networking• Networking• VPC/VNET• Firewalls• Storage• Virtual Machines• VMware vSphere (Preferred)Productivity & Identity• Microsoft 365• Azure Active Directory / Entra IDNice to Have• Azure Administrator (AZ-104)• Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305)• AWS Solutions Architect• AWS SysOps Administrator• Security or compliance experience in government environments