Azure/AWS Cloud Migration consultant (Onsite)

Client: State of MS

Job ID: 165392

Job Title: Cloud Specialist - Cloud Specialist_Cloud Migration - MS - MDAH

Job Location: MS Department of Archives & History 200 North St, Jackson, MS 39201

Projected Start Date : 11/01/2026

Projected End Date/Duration: 1 Years from projected start date with possible extension based on performance and business needs

Likely to be extended past one year. 100% Onsite, do NOT submit remote candidates, must be able to report onsite from day one of assignment.

The following are required for bid submission:

• Resume
• R2R
• Cover Letter
• Meets Work Location

Scoring Method - Must equal 100%

• Experience - 40
• Cost - 30
• Interview - 30

Position Description and Job Skill Set

• Develops 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/Experience

• Proficiency 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/Not Required

• Preferred skills/experience 5 6+ years working with AWS or Microsoft Azure. Prior government or regulated industry experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE	Experience (in years)	Year in which last used
Azure/AWS	7+ years
Microsoft Windows Server	5-7 years
Networking	5-7 years
Storage	5-7 years
Linux	5-7 years
vSphere	3-5 years
Microsoft 365	3-5 years
Powershell	3-5 years
Python	3-5 years
Bash	3-5 years