Cloud Specialist - Cloud Specialist_Cloud Migration - MS

Cloud Specialist - Cloud Migration

Req ID: MS-165392

Position Details

• Posting Title: Cloud Specialist

• Number of Positions: 1

• Desired Career Level: Advanced

• Education Level: Bachelor

• Requesting Agency: Mississippi Department of Archives & History (MDAH)

• Project Name: Cloud Migration

• Contract Start Date: 11/01/26 ASAP

• Contract End Date: 06/30/27 (Likely to be extended past one year)

• Work Location: MS Department of Archives & History, 200 North St, Jackson, MS 39201

• Remote Option: 100% Onsite, do NOT submit remote candidates (Must be able to report onsite from day one of assignment)

• Shift Start Time: 8:00 AM

• Shift End Time: 5:00 PM

• Schedule Required: Mon - Fri

• Hours per Week: 40

• Overtime: Yes (Answer yes even if OT will be rare)

• On-Call Required: No

• Expenses Reimbursed: No

• Travel: No

• Travel Frequency: None

• Background Requirement: Criminal Background Check

• Closing Date: 9/11/2026 3:00:00 PM

Scoring Criteria

• Experience: 40%

• Cost: 30%

• Interview: 30%

Position 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 Skills & Experience

• 5 6+ years working with AWS or Microsoft Azure .

• Prior government or regulated industry experience .

Skill Set Matrix

(Beginner: 1-2 years | Intermediate: 3-5 years | Advanced: 5-7 years | SME: 7+ years)

Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows Server Advanced (Required)

• Azure/AWS SME (Required)

• Linux Advanced (Preferred)

• vSphere Intermediate (Preferred)

• Microsoft 365 Intermediate (Required)

Programming Language / Development Tools

• PowerShell Intermediate (Required)

• Python Intermediate (Preferred)

• Bash Intermediate (Preferred)

Hardware

• Networking Advanced (Required)

• Storage Advanced (Preferred)

About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical/Dental Insurance Group
Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
Life Insurance
401 (K)