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The Cloud Specialist contractor in Jackson, MS supports the design, implementation, and operation of the agency’s public cloud environment under the direction of the Public Cloud Specialist Team Lead. This role is responsible for deploying and maintaining cloud infrastructure, assisting with cloud migrations, supporting integration with on-premises systems, and implementing automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions.
 
Responsibilities:

• The contractor works closely with infrastructure, development, and security teams to ensure cloud services are secure, scalable, and aligned with agency standards and regulatory requirements such as NIST and IRS 1075.
• Responsibilities include monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, applying security configurations, and maintaining documentation.
• The role requires experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, knowledge of networking and security fundamentals, and familiarity with scripting or automation tools, with preferred experience in hybrid environments, compliance frameworks, and enterprise cloud deployments.

 
Required:

• Minimum of 5-6 years of experience working with public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure including deployment and support of cloud services.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of core cloud components including compute storage networking and identity and access management.
• Experience with scripting or automation using tools such as PowerShell Python or Bash.
• Understanding of basic networking concepts including DNS routing and firewalls.
• Familiarity with security fundamentals including access control and data protection.
• Ability to troubleshoot and support cloud-based systems in an enterprise environment.

 
Preferred:

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform ARM or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with hybrid environments integrating on-premises systems with cloud services.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks such as NIST or IRS Publication 1075.
• Experience with cloud monitoring logging and performance tools.

 
Additional Skills:
Cloud Platform / OS: 5-7 years

• Cloud Platform Management (AWS/Azure VM environments) — Advanced, Required
  Provisioning, configuration, and maintenance of cloud virtual machines
• Windows Server — Advanced, Required
  Management of Windows workloads and Active Directory integration
• Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) — Advanced, Required
  Administration, troubleshooting, and support of cloud-hosted systems

Programming / Scripting: 3-5 years

• PowerShell — Intermediate, Required
  Automation scripting and system administration
• Python or Bash — Intermediate, Required
  Automation, troubleshooting, and task execution

Infrastructure as Code: 3-5 years

• Terraform / ARM / CloudFormation — Intermediate, Required
  Basic deployment and management of cloud infrastructure

Hardware / Infrastructure: 3-5 years

• Virtual Infrastructure (VMware/Hypervisor) — Intermediate, Required
  Understanding of virtual environments and cloud/on-prem integration
• Server Hardware Fundamentals — Intermediate, Required
  Knowledge of server components, storage, and performance
• Storage Systems (SAN/NAS/Backup Appliances) — Intermediate, Required
  Familiarity with storage concepts and backup platforms (e.g., Cohesity)

Databases: 3-5 years

• SQL Server / Relational Databases — Intermediate, Preferred
  Basic support, backup, and connectivity troubleshooting
• Cloud Database Services (Azure SQL / AWS RDS) — Intermediate, Required
  Understanding of managed cloud database services
• Database Backup & Recovery Concepts — Intermediate, Preferred
  Knowledge of backup strategies and data protection

Frameworks / Methodologies: 3-5 years

• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / ARM / CloudFormation) — Intermediate, Preferred
  Deployment and automation of cloud infrastructure
• Cloud Architecture & Deployment Best Practices — Intermediate, Required
  Scalable, secure, and reliable cloud design principles
• IT Service Management (Change / Incident / Problem Management) — Intermediate, Required
  Structured IT operations and service delivery processes

QA / Testing: 3-5 years

• Deployment Validation & Post-Implementation Testing — Intermediate, Required
  Verification of cloud resources and configurations after deployment

Reference: 1054411
  
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Revel IT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this or our other open roles! 

  
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