Cloud Infrastructure Specialist (AWS/Azure) ONLY W2

Moss Point, MS, US • Posted 21 hours ago • Updated 21 hours ago
Contract W2
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Skills

  • Amazon Web Services
  • Active Directory
  • Firewall
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • VMware
  • Virtual Machines
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Cloud Infrastructure

Summary

Cloud Infrastructure Specialist (AWS/Azure) ONLY W2

Introduction: The Cloud Infrastructure Specialist supports the design, implementation, and operation of a public cloud environment under the direction of the Public Cloud Specialist Team Lead. This role focuses on deploying and maintaining cloud infrastructure, assisting with cloud migrations, supporting integration with on-premises systems, and implementing automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions. The position collaborates with infrastructure, development, and security teams to ensure cloud services are secure, scalable, and compliant with agency standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Deploy and maintain cloud infrastructure in public cloud environments (AWS or Azure)
  • Assist with cloud migration efforts and integration with on-premises systems
  • Implement automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot cloud-based issues
  • Apply security configurations and ensure compliance with standards (e.g., NIST, IRS 1075)
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and security teams
  • Maintain system documentation and operational procedures
  • Support cloud services to ensure scalability, reliability, and security
  • Perform provisioning, configuration, and maintenance of cloud virtual machines
  • Manage Windows-based workloads and Active Directory integration
  • Administer and support Linux-based cloud-hosted systems
  • Execute deployment validation and post-implementation testing

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

  • 5–6 years of experience with public cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), including deployment and support
  • Knowledge of core cloud components: compute, storage, networking, and identity and access management
  • Experience with scripting/automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash
  • Understanding of networking concepts (DNS, routing, firewalls)
  • Knowledge of security fundamentals (access control, data protection)
  • Ability to troubleshoot and support enterprise cloud systems
  • Experience with cloud virtual machine provisioning and management (AWS/Azure VM environments)
  • Advanced experience with Windows Server and Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) administration
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, ARM, or CloudFormation)
  • Understanding of virtualized environments (VMware/Hypervisor) and cloud/on-prem integration
  • Familiarity with server hardware fundamentals and storage systems (SAN/NAS/backup platforms)
  • Experience with cloud database services (Azure SQL / AWS RDS)
  • Understanding of cloud architecture and deployment best practices
  • Familiarity with IT service management processes (change, incident, problem management)
  • Experience with deployment validation and post-implementation testing

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with hybrid environments integrating on-premises systems with cloud services
  • Knowledge of regulatory/compliance frameworks (NIST, 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
  • Experience with SQL Server or relational databases
  • Knowledge of database backup and recovery concepts
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  • Dice Id: 10312854
  • Position Id: 8938407
  • Posted 21 hours ago
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