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# Cloud Specialist

- **Company:** THE PHOENIX
- **Location:** Jackson, MS, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Databases, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Virtual Private Clouds
- **Published:** October 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/2f9ff1d8-7623-4204-ae06-1258cba56936/cloud-specialist

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.