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