Cloud Specialist - Cloud Specialist_Cloud Migration - MS - MDAH

Job Title: Cloud Specialist



Number of Positions: 1



Agency: Mississippi Department of Archives & History (MDAH)



Project: Cloud Migration



Location: 200 North Street, Jackson, MS 39201



Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite Remote candidates will not be considered



Contract Duration: November 1, 2026 June 30, 2027



Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM



Hours: 40 hours/week



Overtime: Yes, as needed



On-Call: No



Education: Bachelor's Degree



Career Level: Advanced Position Overview

The State of Mississippi is seeking an experienced Cloud Specialist to support the Cloud Migration project for the Mississippi Department of Archives & History (MDAH). The Cloud Specialist will design, implement, maintain, and optimize scalable cloud infrastructure and support the migration of existing on-premises applications, workloads, and databases to public cloud platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure , cloud networking, virtualization, Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux administration, automation, security, and cloud migration. This position will work closely with infrastructure, application, security, and other cross-functional teams to ensure cloud environments are secure, scalable, reliable, and cost-effective.

• Design, develop, and modify scalable cloud architectures supporting Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environments.
• Plan and execute migration of on-premises applications, workloads, servers, and databases to AWS and/or Microsoft Azure .
• Ensure cloud infrastructure meets organizational security, compliance, data protection, and privacy requirements.
• Configure and manage cloud networking components, including Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), VNets, subnets, firewalls, routing, and security controls .
• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments, Active Directory, virtual machines, and cloud infrastructure.
• Perform Linux administration and support where required.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, availability, capacity, and utilization.
• Troubleshoot and proactively resolve infrastructure and cloud-related issues.
• Develop automation and operational scripts using PowerShell, Python, and/or Bash .
• Implement processes and controls using available cloud auditing and monitoring tools.
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, scalability, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness .
• Support virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere , as needed.
• Assist with Microsoft 365 administration and integration with cloud environments.
• Collaborate with application developers, infrastructure teams, security teams, database teams, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation related to cloud architecture, configurations, migration activities, processes, and procedures.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, services, security practices, and industry standards.
• Provide technical recommendations for improving cloud infrastructure and migration strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 6+ years of experience working with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Windows Server administration.
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking , including VPC/VNet, subnets, routing, firewalls, and security controls.
• Experience managing cloud-based infrastructure and virtual machines.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and IaaS/PaaS platforms.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Experience supporting cloud migration initiatives.
• Understanding of cloud security, compliance, data protection, and privacy.

• Experience with Linux administration .
• Experience with Python and/or Bash scripting .
• Experience with VMware vSphere .
• Experience with cloud storage technologies.
• Experience in government, public-sector, healthcare, financial services, or another regulated environment.
• Experience with cloud monitoring, auditing, and security tools.
• Relevant AWS or Azure certifications.

The ideal candidate is a senior-level cloud professional with hands-on experience designing and supporting AWS and/or Azure environments , migrating workloads from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud, managing Windows/Linux systems, and implementing cloud networking and security controls. The candidate should also be comfortable with automation, troubleshooting, infrastructure optimization, and working with cross-functional technical teams.

Important: This is a 100% onsite position in Jackson, Mississippi. Remote candidates should not be submitted.