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Posted: 04/06/2026 Industry: IT/ Software Development Job Number: 26-48454 Pay Rate: 80-80 USD/Hour

Job Description

Role Cloud Specialist Location Jackson, MS, 39211 Pay Range $50.00/Hr. On W2 (Without Benefits) Duration 36 months (contract to hire)
Job Description:

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.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Provide the minimum required skills and/or experience the contractor must possess to qualify for this position.
These requirements will be transferred to the Score Sheet and candidates without these requirements reflected on their resume will NOT be presented to the manager for consideration.
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 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.

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