Cloud Specialist
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We are seeking an advanced Cloud Specialist to lead cloud migration and infrastructure modernization initiatives for the Mississippi Department of Archives & History (MDAH). This role focuses on architecting, migrating, and optimizing on-premises applications, server workloads, and databases to public cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) while ensuring robust security, compliance, performance, and cost-efficiency.
- Client: State of Mississippi Department of Archives & History (MDAH)
- Location: Jackson, MS 39201 (200 North St / 3771 Eastwood Dr)
- Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite (Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM CST, 40 hours/week)
- Role Type: Contract (11/01/2026 06/30/2027, minimum 1-year total engagement expected)
- Interview Process: Webcam or Remote Interview
- Background Requirement: Standard Criminal Background Check required
Key Responsibilities
- Cloud Architecture & Migration: Design and deploy scalable IaaS and PaaS environments; lead end-to-end migrations of legacy on-premises applications, databases, and server workloads to AWS/Azure.
- Security & Compliance: Establish data protection, access controls, and network security policies within Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs); design controls aligned with public sector audit tools and regulatory guidelines.
- Automation & Infrastructure: Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline cloud provisioning, configuration management, and deployment workflows.
- Systems Administration: Manage hybrid environments combining Windows Server, Active Directory, and Linux platforms alongside public cloud infrastructure.
- Optimization & Performance: Monitor cloud metrics to proactively resolve bottlenecks, optimize resource utilization, and drive architectural cost efficiencies.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Cloud Platforms (Azure / AWS): 5+ years of hands-on SME-level experience architecting, building, and managing AWS or Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.
- Windows Server & Active Directory: 5+ years of advanced experience managing Windows Server environments and enterprise directory structures.
- Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for infrastructure automation.
- Cloud Networking & Security: Practical understanding of VPCs, subnets, firewalls, routing, and endpoint security within cloud environments.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Linux Administration: Advanced experience administering Enterprise Linux OS distributions.
- Public Sector Experience: Prior experience delivering cloud migration initiatives within government or regulated industry environments.
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