Cloud Engineer

Location: Jackson, MS 39201

Duration: 12 Months

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, secure, and optimize scalable cloud infrastructure. The role will support cloud architecture, on-premises-to-cloud migrations, infrastructure performance, automation, security, and cloud operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and modify scalable IaaS and PaaS cloud architectures.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize environments across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Migrate applications, workloads, and databases from on-premises environments to the cloud.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and proactively troubleshoot issues.
• Implement cloud security, compliance, data protection, and privacy controls.
• Manage virtual machines, cloud networking, VPCs, firewalls, and related infrastructure.
• Automate cloud operations using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, and Linux environments.
• Collaborate with IT and application teams to improve performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Develop controls and processes using available cloud audit and monitoring tools.
• Stay current with cloud technologies, products, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5–6+ years of experience working with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Strong experience with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, VPCs, firewalls, and security.
• Advanced experience with VM management.
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Linux administration.
• Understanding of cloud security, compliance, monitoring, and infrastructure optimization.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in government or regulated environments.
• Relevant AWS, Azure, or other cloud certifications.
• Experience with cloud migration and infrastructure modernization projects.