Cloud Specialist

Nukasani Group; Mississippi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nukasani Group in Jackson, MS is seeking a Cloud Specialist to lead a migration project for the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. The role will design, implement, secure, and optimize cloud infrastructure while migrating on‑premises apps and data to public cloud platforms.

This hands‑on role covers Azure, AWS, and GCP, networking, automation, security, and cost controls, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure scalable, compliant cloud solutions onsite in Jackson.

Qualifications

• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS or GCP).
• Strong scripting: PowerShell, Python or Bash.
• Strong cloud networking and VM management.
• Windows Server and Active Directory administration.
• Linux administration knowledge.
• Experience with VMware vSphere.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify scalable cloud architectures covering IaaS and PaaS.
• Design secure, compliant cloud environments with data protection focus.
• Migrate on-premises apps and databases to public cloud platforms.
• Monitor cloud performance and proactively resolve issues.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize performance, scalability, reliability, and cost.

Skills

Azure

AWS

GCP

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Cloud networking

VNet / VPC management

Windows Server

Active Directory

Linux

VM management

VMware vSphere

Tools

VMware vSphere

Job description

Job Tittle: Cloud Specialist

Location : Jackson, MS, Onsite

Rate: Best competitive rate

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Specialist to support a cloud migration initiative for the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure while supporting the migration of existing on-premises applications, workloads, and databases to public cloud platforms.

This role requires strong hands‑on experience with public cloud technologies, infrastructure administration, networking, automation, security, and cloud migration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and modify scalable cloud architectures supporting Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environments.
• Design and maintain secure, compliant cloud environments with a focus on data protection and privacy.
• Safely migrate existing on-premises applications, workloads, and databases to public cloud platforms.
• Monitor and analyze cloud infrastructure performance and proactively identify and resolve technical issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud environments for:
• Performance
• Scalability
• Reliability
• Cost-effectiveness
• Design and implement controls and processes using available cloud audit and monitoring tools.
• Maintain current and comprehensive knowledge of evolving cloud products, platforms, and technologies.
• Support cloud infrastructure administration, troubleshooting, and optimization across enterprise environments.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should possess the following skills and experience:

• Strong proficiency with at least one major public cloud platform:
• Microsoft Azure
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience with automation and scripting using technologies such as:
• PowerShell
• Python
• Bash
• Strong understanding of:
• Cloud networking
• Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs)
• Firewalls
• Advanced experience with virtual machine (VM) management.
• Advanced administration experience with:
• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Strong Linux administration knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 6+ years of hands‑on experience with AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Previous experience working in government or regulated‑industry environments.
• Experience with Linux administration.
• Experience with VMware vSphere.
• Experience with Python and Bash scripting.
• Experience with enterprise storage technologies.

Required & Preferred Skills Matrix

• Skill / Technology Level Requirement
• Microsoft Windows Server Advanced Required
• Azure / AWS SME Required
• Microsoft 365 Intermediate Required
• PowerShell Intermediate Required
• Networking Advanced Required
• Linux Advanced Preferred
• vSphere Intermediate Preferred
• Python Intermediate Preferred
• Bash Intermediate Preferred
• Storage Advanced Preferred