Cloud Specialist (IAAS/PAAS/Azure/AWS/vSphere/Linux) in Jackson, MS || Onsite

Role : Cloud Specialist

Estimated Duration : 11/01/26- 06/30/27highly possible for extension long-term

Location : History 200 North St, Jackson, MS 39201

100% Onsite; do NOT submit remote candidates

Shift Start Time: 8 to 5 pm / 40 hours per week

Description:

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.

Education Level:

Bachelor