IT Systems Engineer 2 - Cloud Specialist

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc. is looking for an IT Systems Engineer 2 - Cloud Specialist for a contract role in Pascagoula, MS. This position involves designing and optimizing cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, requiring a strong background in cloud security and hybrid environments.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in Azure environments, handling cloud servers and ensuring security. Full-time work hours are 5/40 workweek with additional qualifications in cloud operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Azure environments or equivalent education.
• Experience in managing cloud servers and implementing cloud services.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead for Azure cloud infrastructure and operations.
• Manage cloud servers, virtual machines, and storage components.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure cloud stability and scalability.

Skills

Azure compute

Cloud security

Hybrid environments

Documentation skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Tools

Azure Portal

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking an IT Systems Engineer 2 - Cloud Specialist for a contract opportunity in Pascagoula, MS.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 2 years of experience - or - Master of Science degree or above in Engineering and 0 years of experience

Position Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Specialist to support, design, and optimize our cloud infrastructure within Microsoft Azure. This technical role is responsible for delivering secure, reliable cloud services while integrating with traditional data center operations. The ideal candidate has experience with Azure compute, cloud security, and hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead for Azure cloud infrastructure, architecture, and operations
• Assist and provide oversight in managing cloud servers, virtual machines, storage, and networking components
• Review, monitoring, and provide contract oversight with Azure security controls, including identity management, RBAC, policies, and threat protection
• Support hybrid environments and ensure strong integration with on premises data center operations
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving complex cloud infrastructure issues, including performance, connectivity, and security incidents
• Create and maintain architectural documentation, operational procedures, and standards
• Collaborate with application, network, and security teams to ensure a stable and scalable cloud environment
• Participate in senior-level escalation support and on-call rotations as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years of enterprise experience working with Microsoft Azure environments
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Cloud servers and virtual machine management
  • Azure networking, identity, storage, and resource governance
  • Azure security tools and best practices
  • Hybrid cloud and on prem data center operations
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex cloud issues across compute, networking, and security layers
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaborative skills
• Experience managing VMs through the Azure Portal, including monitoring, scaling, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with Azure Analytics services such as Log Analytics, Monitor, or Sentinel
• Experience measuring and tracking contract performance with external service providers, including SLA adherence and vendor deliverables
• Exposure to automation and scripting (PowerShell, CLI, Python)
• Relevant Azure certifications (AZ 104, AZ 305, AZ 700, or similar)

Required Education

Bachelor of Science degree in related field is required. School must be accredited.

Work Hours

Full-Time 5/40, workweek.