Cloud Engineer

Job ID: MS-165392

Onsite/Local Cloud Engineer (15+) with AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform, Windows/Linux/VMWare Admin, Python/Bash/PowerShell, networking/storage, VPCs, AD, MS 365 experience

Location: Jackson, MS (MDAH)
Duration: 12 Months

Required Skills/Experience
Proficiency in major public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform). 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 56+ years working with AWS or Microsoft Azure. Prior government or regulated industry experience.

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

Position Description and Job Skill Set
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.