Cloud Specialist

CCS Global Tech; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CCS Global Tech is seeking an experienced Cloud Specialist to support a large-scale cloud migration initiative. The ideal candidate will design, implement, secure, and optimize cloud environments using Microsoft Azure and/or AWS, and migrate on‑premises applications and databases to the cloud while ensuring security, scalability, and performance.

The role requires hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, networking, identity solutions, and automation, including PowerShell, Python, or Bash

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
• Strong experience in cloud migration projects.
• Advanced experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Experience with Active Directory and identity management.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, including: VPCs/VNETs, Firewalls, Routing, Security controls, Network connectivity.
• Experience managing virtual machines and cloud infrastructure.
• Intermediate to advanced PowerShell scripting skills.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Lead migration of on‑premises applications and workloads to Azure or AWS.
• Configure and manage cloud networking, VPCs, firewalls, security groups, and connectivity.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and proactively resolve issues.
• Implement security best practices, compliance standards, and data protection controls.
• Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, and cloud‑based identity solutions.
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting.
• Collaborate with technical teams to optimize cloud performance, availability, and cost efficiency.
• Develop governance, auditing, and monitoring processes for cloud environments.
• Maintain technical documentation and cloud architecture standards.

Skills

Azure

AWS

Cloud migration

Windows Server

Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Cloud networking

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft 365

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours: 40 Hours/Week

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Specialist to support a large-scale cloud migration initiative. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud infrastructure, cloud migration, systems administration, networking, and automation. This role requires hands‑on experience designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing cloud environments using Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.

The Cloud Specialist will be responsible for migrating on‑premises applications, workloads, and databases to the cloud while ensuring security, scalability, performance, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Support Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environments.
• Lead migration of on‑premises applications and workloads to Azure or AWS.
• Configure and manage cloud networking, VPCs, firewalls, security groups, and connectivity.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and proactively resolve issues.
• Implement security best practices, compliance standards, and data protection controls.
• Administer Windows Server, Active Directory, and cloud‑based identity solutions.
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting.
• Collaborate with technical teams to optimize cloud performance, availability, and cost efficiency.
• Develop governance, auditing, and monitoring processes for cloud environments.
• Maintain technical documentation and cloud architecture standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience working with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
• Strong experience in cloud migration projects.
• Advanced experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Experience with Active Directory and identity management.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, including:
  • VPCs/VNETs
  • Firewalls
  • Routing
  • Security controls
  • Network connectivity
• Experience managing virtual machines and cloud infrastructure.
• Intermediate to advanced PowerShell scripting skills.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of Azure or AWS experience.
• VMware vSphere experience.
• Python and Bash scripting experience.
• Previous government, public sector, or regulated industry experience.
• Microsoft Azure or AWS certifications preferred.

Required Technical Skills

Operating Systems

Scripting & Automation

Infrastructure & Networking

Productivity & Identity

Nice to Have

• Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305)
• Security or compliance experience in government environments