Cloud Specialist - Cloud Specialist_Cloud Migration - MS - MDAH

Cloud Specialist

Job Title: Cloud Specialist
Number of Positions: 1
Agency: Mississippi Department of Archives & History (MDAH)
Project: Cloud Migration
Location: 200 North Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Work Arrangement:100% Onsite Remote candidates will not be considered
Contract Duration: November 1, 2026 June 30, 2027
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours/week
Overtime: Yes, as needed
On-Call: No
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Career Level: Advanced

Position Overview

The State of Mississippi is seeking an experienced Cloud Specialist to support the Cloud Migration project for the Mississippi Department of Archives & History (MDAH). The Cloud Specialist will design, implement, maintain, and optimize scalable cloud infrastructure and support the migration of existing on-premises applications, workloads, and databases to public cloud platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure, cloud networking, virtualization, Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux administration, automation, security, and cloud migration. This position will work closely with infrastructure, application, security, and other cross-functional teams to ensure cloud environments are secure, scalable, reliable, and cost-effective.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and modify scalable cloud architectures supporting Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environments.
• Plan and execute migration of on-premises applications, workloads, servers, and databases to AWS and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Ensure cloud infrastructure meets organizational security, compliance, data protection, and privacy requirements.
• Configure and manage cloud networking components, including Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), VNets, subnets, firewalls, routing, and security controls.
• Manage and maintain Windows Server environments, Active Directory, virtual machines, and cloud infrastructure.
• Perform Linux administration and support where required.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, availability, capacity, and utilization.
• Troubleshoot and proactively resolve infrastructure and cloud-related issues.
• Develop automation and operational scripts using PowerShell, Python, and/or Bash.
• Implement processes and controls using available cloud auditing and monitoring tools.
• Optimize cloud environments for performance, scalability, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere, as needed.
• Assist with Microsoft 365 administration and integration with cloud environments.
• Collaborate with application developers, infrastructure teams, security teams, database teams, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation related to cloud architecture, configurations, migration activities, processes, and procedures.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, services, security practices, and industry standards.
• Provide technical recommendations for improving cloud infrastructure and migration strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 6+ years of experience working with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Windows Server administration.
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking, including VPC/VNet, subnets, routing, firewalls, and security controls.
• Experience managing cloud-based infrastructure and virtual machines.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and IaaS/PaaS platforms.
• Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Experience supporting cloud migration initiatives.
• Understanding of cloud security, compliance, data protection, and privacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Linux administration.
• Experience with Python and/or Bash scripting.
• Experience with VMware vSphere.
• Experience with cloud storage technologies.
• Experience in government, public-sector, healthcare, financial services, or another regulated environment.
• Experience with cloud monitoring, auditing, and security tools.
• Relevant AWS or Azure certifications.

Technical Skills

Skill	Level	Requirement
Microsoft Windows Server	Advanced	Required
AWS / Azure	SME	Required
Microsoft 365	Intermediate	Required
Networking	Advanced	Required
PowerShell	Intermediate	Required
Linux	Advanced	Preferred
Python	Intermediate	Preferred
Bash	Intermediate	Preferred
VMware vSphere	Intermediate	Preferred
Storage	Advanced	Preferred
Hardware	Intermediate	Preferred

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior-level cloud professional with hands-on experience designing and supporting AWS and/or Azure environments, migrating workloads from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud, managing Windows/Linux systems, and implementing cloud networking and security controls. The candidate should also be comfortable with automation, troubleshooting, infrastructure optimization, and working with cross-functional technical teams.

Important: This is a 100% onsite position in Jackson, Mississippi. Remote candidates should not be submitted.