Cloud Specialist, onsite |
Revel IT, Jackson, MS, United States
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The
Cloud Specialist
contractor in Jackson, MS 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.
Responsibilities:
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. Required:
Minimum of 5-6 years of experience working with public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure including deployment and support of cloud services. Bachelor's degree Knowledge of core cloud components including compute storage networking and identity and access management. Experience with scripting or automation using tools such as PowerShell 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. Preferred:
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform ARM or CloudFormation. 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. Additional Skills: Cloud Platform / OS: 5-7 years
Cloud Platform Management (AWS/Azure VM environments)
- Advanced, Required Provisioning, configuration, and maintenance of cloud virtual machines Windows Server
- Advanced, Required Management of Windows workloads and Active Directory integration Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
- Advanced, Required Administration, troubleshooting, and support of cloud-hosted systems Programming / Scripting: 3-5 years
PowerShell
- Intermediate, Required Automation scripting and system administration Python or Bash
- Intermediate, Required Automation, troubleshooting, and task execution Infrastructure as Code: 3-5 years
Terraform / ARM / CloudFormation
- Intermediate, Required Basic deployment and management of cloud infrastructure Hardware / Infrastructure: 3-5 years
Virtual Infrastructure (VMware/Hypervisor)
- Intermediate, Required Understanding of virtual environments and cloud/on-prem integration Server Hardware Fundamentals
- Intermediate, Required Knowledge of server components, storage, and performance Storage Systems (SAN/NAS/Backup Appliances)
- Intermediate, Required Familiarity with storage concepts and backup platforms (e.g., Cohesity) Databases: 3-5 years
SQL Server / Relational Databases
- Intermediate, Preferred Basic support, backup, and connectivity troubleshooting Cloud Database Services (Azure SQL / AWS RDS)
- Intermediate, Required Understanding of managed cloud database services Database Backup & Recovery Concepts
- Intermediate, Preferred Knowledge of backup strategies and data protection Frameworks / Methodologies: 3-5 years
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / ARM / CloudFormation)
- Intermediate, Preferred Deployment and automation of cloud infrastructure Cloud Architecture & Deployment Best Practices
- Intermediate, Required Scalable, secure, and reliable cloud design principles IT Service Management (Change / Incident / Problem Management)
- Intermediate, Required Structured IT operations and service delivery processes QA / Testing: 3-5 years
Deployment Validation & Post-Implementation Testing
- Intermediate, Required Verification of cloud resources and configurations after deployment
Reference: 1054411
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Revel IT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this or our other open roles!
Revel IT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Revel IT does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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The
Cloud Specialist
contractor in Jackson, MS 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.
Responsibilities:
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. Required:
Minimum of 5-6 years of experience working with public cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure including deployment and support of cloud services. Bachelor's degree Knowledge of core cloud components including compute storage networking and identity and access management. Experience with scripting or automation using tools such as PowerShell 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. Preferred:
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform ARM or CloudFormation. 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. Additional Skills: Cloud Platform / OS: 5-7 years
Cloud Platform Management (AWS/Azure VM environments)
- Advanced, Required Provisioning, configuration, and maintenance of cloud virtual machines Windows Server
- Advanced, Required Management of Windows workloads and Active Directory integration Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu)
- Advanced, Required Administration, troubleshooting, and support of cloud-hosted systems Programming / Scripting: 3-5 years
PowerShell
- Intermediate, Required Automation scripting and system administration Python or Bash
- Intermediate, Required Automation, troubleshooting, and task execution Infrastructure as Code: 3-5 years
Terraform / ARM / CloudFormation
- Intermediate, Required Basic deployment and management of cloud infrastructure Hardware / Infrastructure: 3-5 years
Virtual Infrastructure (VMware/Hypervisor)
- Intermediate, Required Understanding of virtual environments and cloud/on-prem integration Server Hardware Fundamentals
- Intermediate, Required Knowledge of server components, storage, and performance Storage Systems (SAN/NAS/Backup Appliances)
- Intermediate, Required Familiarity with storage concepts and backup platforms (e.g., Cohesity) Databases: 3-5 years
SQL Server / Relational Databases
- Intermediate, Preferred Basic support, backup, and connectivity troubleshooting Cloud Database Services (Azure SQL / AWS RDS)
- Intermediate, Required Understanding of managed cloud database services Database Backup & Recovery Concepts
- Intermediate, Preferred Knowledge of backup strategies and data protection Frameworks / Methodologies: 3-5 years
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / ARM / CloudFormation)
- Intermediate, Preferred Deployment and automation of cloud infrastructure Cloud Architecture & Deployment Best Practices
- Intermediate, Required Scalable, secure, and reliable cloud design principles IT Service Management (Change / Incident / Problem Management)
- Intermediate, Required Structured IT operations and service delivery processes QA / Testing: 3-5 years
Deployment Validation & Post-Implementation Testing
- Intermediate, Required Verification of cloud resources and configurations after deployment
Reference: 1054411
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Revel IT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this or our other open roles!
Revel IT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Revel IT does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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