Job Title: Cloud Specialist Location: Jackson MS Experience: 10 Years Visa: H1B H4 EAD USC GC EAD Job description:
The Cloud Specialist contractor supports the design implementation and operation of the agencys public cloud environment under the direction of the Public Cloud Specialist Team Lead. This role is responsible for deploying and maintaining cloud infrastructure assisting with cloud migrations supporting integration with on-premises systems and implementing automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions. The contractor works closely with infrastructure development and security teams to ensure cloud services are secure scalable and aligned with agency standards and regulatory requirements such as NIST and IRS 1075. Responsibilities include monitoring system performance troubleshooting issues applying security configurations and maintaining documentation. The role requires experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure knowledge of networking and security fundamentals and familiarity with scripting or automation tools with preferred experience in hybrid environments compliance frameworks and enterprise cloud deployments.
Required Skills:
Minimum of 5-6 years of experience working with public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure including deployment and support of cloud services. Knowledge of core cloud components including compute storage networking and identity and access management. Experience with scripting or automation using tools such as PowerShell Python or Bash. Understanding of basic networking concepts including DNS routing and firewalls. Familiarity with security fundamentals including access control and data protection. Ability to troubleshoot and support cloud-based systems in an enterprise environment.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform ARM or CloudFormation. Familiarity with hybrid environments integrating on-premises systems with cloud services. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks such as NIST or IRS Publication 1075. Experience with cloud monitoring logging and performance with backup and disaster recovery solutions in cloud environments. Exposure to DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines. Strong documentation and communication skills.
Skill Set
Skill Level
Required/Preferred
Notes
Operating Systems
Cloud Platform OS
Management (AWS/Azure
VM environments)
Required
Provisioning configuration and maintenance of
cloud virtual machines
Windows Server
Required
Management of Windows-based workloads and Active Directory integration
Linux
(RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
Required
Administration troubleshooting and support of cloud-hosted systems
Programming language/ Development tools
PowerShell
Required
Automation scripting and system
administration tasks
Python or Bash Scripting
Required
Automation troubleshooting and task execution
Infrastructure as Code
(Terraform / ARM /
CloudFormation)
Required
Basic deployment and management of cloud
infrastructure
Hardware
Virtual Infrastructure
(VMware/Hypervisor)
Required
Understanding of virtualized environments and cloud/on-prem integration
Server Hardware
Fundamentals
Required
Basic knowledge of server components storage and performance concepts
Storage Systems
(SAN/NAS/Backup
Appliances)
Required
Familiarity with storage concepts and backup platforms (e.g. Cohesity)
Database Systems/Database Tools
SQL Server / Relational
Databases
Preferred
Basic database support backup and connectivity troubleshooting
Cloud Database Services
(Azure SQL / AWS RDS)
Required
Understanding of managed database services in cloud environments
Database Backup and
Recovery Concepts
Preferred
Knowledge of backup strategies recovery and data protection
Framework/SLD/Methodology
Infrastructure as Code
(Terraform / ARM /
CloudFormation)
Preferred
Basic deployment and automation of cloud infrastructure
Cloud Architecture and
Deployment Best Practices
Required
Understanding of scalable secure and reliable cloud design principles
IT Service Management
(Change / Incident /
Problem Management)
Required
Familiarity with structured IT operations and service delivery processes
QA/Testing Approaches Application
Deployment Validation and
Post-Implementation
Testing
Required
Verify cloud resources and configurations after deployment
Job Title: Cloud Specialist Location: Jackson MS Experience: 10 Years Visa: H1B H4 EAD USC GC EAD Job description: The Cloud Specialist contractor supports the design implementation and operation of the agencys public cloud environment under the direction of the Public Cloud Specialist ...
Job Title: Cloud Specialist Location: Jackson MS Experience: 10 Years Visa: H1B H4 EAD USC GC EAD Job description:
The Cloud Specialist contractor supports the design implementation and operation of the agencys public cloud environment under the direction of the Public Cloud Specialist Team Lead. This role is responsible for deploying and maintaining cloud infrastructure assisting with cloud migrations supporting integration with on-premises systems and implementing automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions. The contractor works closely with infrastructure development and security teams to ensure cloud services are secure scalable and aligned with agency standards and regulatory requirements such as NIST and IRS 1075. Responsibilities include monitoring system performance troubleshooting issues applying security configurations and maintaining documentation. The role requires experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure knowledge of networking and security fundamentals and familiarity with scripting or automation tools with preferred experience in hybrid environments compliance frameworks and enterprise cloud deployments.
Required Skills:
Minimum of 5-6 years of experience working with public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure including deployment and support of cloud services. Knowledge of core cloud components including compute storage networking and identity and access management. Experience with scripting or automation using tools such as PowerShell Python or Bash. Understanding of basic networking concepts including DNS routing and firewalls. Familiarity with security fundamentals including access control and data protection. Ability to troubleshoot and support cloud-based systems in an enterprise environment.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform ARM or CloudFormation. Familiarity with hybrid environments integrating on-premises systems with cloud services. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks such as NIST or IRS Publication 1075. Experience with cloud monitoring logging and performance with backup and disaster recovery solutions in cloud environments. Exposure to DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines. Strong documentation and communication skills.
Skill Set
Skill Level
Required/Preferred
Notes
Operating Systems
Cloud Platform OS
Management (AWS/Azure
VM environments)
Required
Provisioning configuration and maintenance of
cloud virtual machines
Windows Server
Required
Management of Windows-based workloads and Active Directory integration
Linux
(RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
Required
Administration troubleshooting and support of cloud-hosted systems
Programming language/ Development tools
PowerShell
Required
Automation scripting and system
administration tasks
Python or Bash Scripting
Required
Automation troubleshooting and task execution
Infrastructure as Code
(Terraform / ARM /
CloudFormation)
Required
Basic deployment and management of cloud
infrastructure
Hardware
Virtual Infrastructure
(VMware/Hypervisor)
Required
Understanding of virtualized environments and cloud/on-prem integration
Server Hardware
Fundamentals
Required
Basic knowledge of server components storage and performance concepts
Storage Systems
(SAN/NAS/Backup
Appliances)
Required
Familiarity with storage concepts and backup platforms (e.g. Cohesity)
Database Systems/Database Tools
SQL Server / Relational
Databases
Preferred
Basic database support backup and connectivity troubleshooting
Cloud Database Services
(Azure SQL / AWS RDS)
Required
Understanding of managed database services in cloud environments
Database Backup and
Recovery Concepts
Preferred
Knowledge of backup strategies recovery and data protection
Framework/SLD/Methodology
Infrastructure as Code
(Terraform / ARM /
CloudFormation)
Preferred
Basic deployment and automation of cloud infrastructure
Cloud Architecture and
Deployment Best Practices
Required
Understanding of scalable secure and reliable cloud design principles
IT Service Management
(Change / Incident /
Problem Management)
Required
Familiarity with structured IT operations and service delivery processes
QA/Testing Approaches Application
Deployment Validation and
Post-Implementation
Testing
Required
Verify cloud resources and configurations after deployment
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