Cloud Specialist

Stellar Professionals

Jackson, United States

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Active Directory Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Computer-Aided Audit Tools Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Configuration Management Databases Linux Subnetting Python (Programming Language)

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Network Security Linux System Administration Windows Servers Routing Windows PowerShell Red Hat Enterprise Linux Cloud Platform System Delivery Pipeline Firewalls (Computer Science) Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology Virtual Private Clouds

Job description

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., * 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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits & conditions

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