Cloud Specialist

Location: Jackson MS 39211 Onsite

Duration: 3 year with possible extensions

Local candidates are highly preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Design deploy and maintain cloud infrastructure in AWS and/or Azure environments
• Support cloud migration initiatives and hybrid cloud integrations
• Implement automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions
• Monitor cloud systems analyze performance and resolve technical issues
• Configure and maintain cloud security controls including access management and data protection
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and compliance standards
• Maintain detailed technical documentation and operational procedures
• Perform deployment validation and post-implementation testing

• 5 6 years of experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Strong understanding of core cloud services including compute storage networking and identity & access management
• Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell Python or Bash
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including DNS routing and firewalls
• Knowledge of cloud security principles including access control and data protection
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting cloud-based systems in enterprise environments
• Experience managing Windows Server workloads and Active Directory integration
• Familiarity with virtual infrastructure technologies such as VMware or hypervisors
• Understanding of cloud database services such as AWS RDS or Azure SQL

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform ARM templates or CloudFormation
• Familiarity with hybrid environments integrating on-premises and cloud systems
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST and IRS Publication 1075
• Experience with monitoring logging and performance management tools in cloud environments
• Understanding of backup and disaster recovery strategies in cloud platforms
• Exposure to DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines
• Basic knowledge of storage systems such as SAN/NAS and backup platforms
• Experience with SQL Server or other relational databases
• Strong documentation communication and collaboration skills

• Advanced experience with cloud platform OS management (AWS/Azure VM environments)
• Advanced proficiency in Windows Server administration
• Intermediate experience with scripting (PowerShell Python Bash)
• Intermediate understanding of virtualization and server hardware fundamentals
• Intermediate knowledge of cloud database services and storage systems
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture best practices and scalable design principles
• Familiarity with IT Service Management processes (Incident Change Problem Management)
• Experience with deployment validation and post-implementation testing