Cloud Specialist

Duration: 12 months to start�

Position Description

Develops and modifies scalable architecture to support applications and infrastructure-as-a-service (IAAS) and platform-as-a-service (PAAS) platforms. Ensures the security and compliance of cloud environments, including data protection and privacy. Moves existing on-premises applications, workloads, and databases to public cloud platforms safely. Monitors and analyzes cloud infrastructure performance to identify and resolve issues proactively. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud-based environments for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Designs controls and processes that utilize available audit tools. Maintains up-to-date and extensive knowledge of cloud products and technology.

Required Skills/Experience

• Proficiency in major public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with automation and scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of cloud networking, virtual private clouds (VPCs), and firewalls.
• Advanced VM management, Windows Server/Active Directory, and Linux administration.

Preferred/Not Required

• Preferred skills/experience 5 6+ years working with AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Prior government or regulated industry experience

Skill Set/Skill Level

Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows Server� 5 7 years Required
• Azure/AWS� 7+ years Required
• Linux� 5 7 years Preferred
• vSphere� 3 5 years Preferred
• Microsoft 365� 3 5 years Required

Programming Language / Development Tools

• PowerShell� 3 5 years Required
• Python� 3 5 years Preferred
• Bash� 3 5 years Preferred

Hardware

• Networking� 5 7 years Required
• Storage� 5 7 years Preferred