Cloud Platform OS Management - AWS/Azure VM Environmenent

S R International•Jackson, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cloud Specialist contractor 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. 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.

Requirements

Cloud Platform OS Management (AWS/Azure VM Environments)
Windows Server
Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
Programming Language / Development Tools
PowerShell
Python or Bash Scripting
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / ARM / CloudFormation)
Hardware Virtual Infrastructure (VMware / Hypervisor)
Server Hardware Fundamentals
Storage Systems (SAN/NAS/Backup Appliances)
Database Systems / Database Tools
SQL Server / Relational Databases
Cloud Database Services (Azure SQL / AWS RDS)
Database Backup and Recovery Concepts
Framework / SDLC / Methodology
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / ARM / CloudFormation)
Cloud Architecture and Deployment Best Practices
IT Service Management (Change / Incident / Problem Management)
QA / Testing – Approaches and Application Deployment Validation and Post‑Implementation Testing
Minimum of 5-6 years of experience working with public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure including deployment and support of cloud services
Knowledge of core cloud components including compute storage networking and identity and access management
Experience with scripting or automation using tools such as P owerShell 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

Nice To Haves

Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as T erraform ARM or CloudFormatio n
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
Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions in cloud environments
Exposure to DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines
Strong documentation and communication skills