Cloud Specialist - Cloud Specialist_Cloud Migration - MS

Cloud Specialist - Cloud MigrationPosition DetailsPosting Title: Cloud SpecialistNumber of Positions: 1Desired Career Level: AdvancedEducation Level: BachelorRequesting Agency: Mississippi Department of Archives & History (MDAH)Project Name: Cloud MigrationContract Start Date: 11/01/26 ASAPContract End Date: 06/30/27 (Likely to be extended past one year)Work Location: MS Department of Archives & History, 200 North St, Jackson, MS 39201Remote Option: 100% Onsite, do NOT submit remote candidates (Must be able to report onsite from day one of assignment)Shift Start Time: 8:00 AMShift End Time: 5:00 PMSchedule Required: Mon - FriHours per Week: 40Overtime: Yes (Answer "yes" even if OT will be rare)On-Call Required: NoExpenses Reimbursed: NoTravel: NoTravel Frequency: NoneBackground Requirement: Criminal Background CheckClosing Date: 9/11/2026 3:00:00 PMScoring CriteriaExperience: 40%Cost: 30%Interview: 30%Position DescriptionDevelops 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 & ExperienceProficiency 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 Skills & Experience5–6+ years working with AWS or Microsoft Azure.Prior government or regulated industry experience.Skill Set Matrix(Beginner: 1-2 years | Intermediate: 3-5 years | Advanced: 5-7 years | SME: 7+ years)Operating SystemsMicrosoft Windows Server – Advanced (Required)Azure/AWS – SME (Required)Linux – Advanced (Preferred)vSphere – Intermediate (Preferred)Microsoft 365 – Intermediate (Required)Programming Language / Development ToolsPowerShell – Intermediate (Required)Python – Intermediate (Preferred)Bash – Intermediate (Preferred)HardwareNetworking – Advanced (Required)Storage – Advanced (Preferred)