Amazon Web Services (AWS) Subject Matter Expert

Date Posted: 06/05/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 502381

Industry: Government/Staffing

Job Title: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Subject Matter Expert

Job Location: Jackson, MS, USA, 39211

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: Onsite required once per month

Shift: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm CST

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 13

Min Hourly Rate($): 70.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 80.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: AWS, HIPAA, ITIL, Project Management

Experience Desired: Knowledge of key AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.) (3 yrs); Leading cloud migrations or implementations in a complex multi-account environment (1 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Certifications/Licenses: AWS Professional-level certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

**C2C is not available**

Job Description

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree
  
  

Preferred Certification

• AWS Professional-level certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional)
  
  

Required Skills/Experience

• Deep knowledge of key AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Experience leading cloud migrations or implementations in a complex multi-account environment.
• Strong network troubleshooting abilities to help resolve connectivity issues both inside the AWS cloud environment and ingressing/egressing to the State's on-premises environment.
• Familiarity with AWS Landing Zone implementations and management using AWS Landing Zone Accelerator.
• Proficiency with infrastructure as code (CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CDK) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience implementing security best practices (e.g., IAM policies, encryption, network segmentation, and SCPs).
• Familiarity with DevOps principles, containerization (Docker, ECS, EKS), and serverless architectures.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities across networking, storage, and compute layers in AWS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative, learning-focused environment.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to lead architectural reviews and navigate ambiguity in designing solutions to complex business problems.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a government or highly regulated environment (e.g., HIPAA, CJIS, IRS 1075 compliance).
• Knowledge of ITIL, project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile), and enterprise IT governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with other public cloud providers and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Working knowledge of common scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
  
  

Job Functions Overview

• AWS Environment Management - Oversee and maintain the existing AWS Organization while ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
• Cloud Architecture - For both ITS and agencies, design, review, and implement AWS solutions that meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.
• Troubleshooting and Support - Serve as a senior point of contact for complex AWS-related issues including network connectivity. This will require coordination with internal teams and agencies to determine root cause and remediation strategies.
• Vendor Relationships - Work with AWS and other third-party vendors to integrate various products into the overall AWS ecosystem.
• Mentorship and Training - Provide knowledge transfer, training, and coaching staff members to build internal cloud expertise. Help with creation and maintenance of technical documentation, standards, and playbooks.
• Governance and Security - Work with security teams to ensure industry best practices and various compliance requirements are met.
• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
  
  

Benefits

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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