--- title: 'Cloud Specialist at Strategic Growth Partners' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/cloud-specialist-strategic-growth-partners-jackson-v1ewgf57q2dd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Cloud Specialist at Strategic Growth Partners - **Company:** Strategic Growth Partners - **Location:** Jackson, MS - **Employment:** full-time - **Posted:** 2026-09-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/strategic-growth-partners/28b7f607-acbe-4118-a488-4fc97021670b ## Job description Strategic Growth Partners provides both operations and strategic support to Tribal 8(a) and commercial organizations. Our client specializes in providing expert solutions tailored to businesses. Their services encompass IT staffing services, cybersecurity, computer system validation, SDLC, GxP compliance, quality management, audits, risk assessment, software assurance, and AI technology compliance. They are seeking an experienced Cloud Specialist for a program supporting the state of Mississippi Department of Archives & History in Jackson, MS. This is a full-time onsite position. Contract Duration: 11/1/2026 – 6/30/2027 Worksite Type: Onsite. Monday – Friday. 40 hours per week. Compensation: $45 – 50 per hour. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - 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. Qualifications: - 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. - Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Server, Azure/AWS, Microsoft 365. - Programming Language/Development Tools: PowerShell. Preferred Qualifications: - Preferred skills/experience 5–6+ years working with AWS or Microsoft Azure. Prior government or regulated industry experience. - Operating Systems: Linux. - Programming Language/Development Tools: Python, Bash. ## About Strategic Growth Partners ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Strategic Growth Partners (SGP) is a full-lifecycle growth partner for government contractors, helping small businesses enter the federal marketplace, scale efficiently, and achieve exit through an integrated shared-services model. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Silicon Valley, California, United States (with presence in India) - **Founded**: 2025 (following the merger of GovContractPros, Strategic Growth Advisors, Softek Global Services, and Digital Twin Capital) - **Founders**: Not applicable (formed via merger); key leaders include John Cook (CEO), Rajesh Shah (Chairman), Himanshu Shah (COO), Jerrod Mallinger (Chief Strategy Officer), and Pami Shah (CFO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Government contracting advisory, business development, back-office support, mergers & acquisitions, compliance, and Tribal 8(a) program consulting. - **Target customers**: Small businesses, Tribal 8(a) organizations, and other government contractors (B2B, primarily SMBs and mid-market). - **Mission or purpose statement**: “SGP exists to make a difference by giving back. This purpose is woven into everything we do — delivering financial & economic opportunities for our tribal clients and their communities, empowering our trusted partners, and caring for the dedicated individuals that are the heart of SGP.” ## Products & Services - **Business Development**: End-to-end support for winning federal contracts, including market entry strategies, capture management, and proposal support. - **Back Office Support**: Fractional CFO, accounting, HR, payroll, and administrative services tailored to government contractors. - **Mergers & Acquisitions**: Advisory for buying, selling, or merging GovCon businesses, including valuation, due diligence, and integration. - **GovCon Xcelerator & Compliance**: Training, certification assistance (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB), and ongoing compliance management. - **Tribal 8(a) Advantage**: Specialized ecosystem leveraging SBA Tribal 8(a) benefits to accelerate growth for tribes and their partner businesses. - **Launch / Ignite / Transform / Fortify**: A suite of growth programs covering market entry, rapid scaling, long-term transformation, and operational strengthening. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not publicly available; workforce of approximately 29 employees (LinkedIn, 2025) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed; works extensively with tribal nations and federal primes - **Growth Signals**: Rebranded and unified four entities under one name in January 2025; 12 active job postings as of mid-2025; expanding presence in India; LinkedIn follower count of 3,240 ## Competitive Advantages - Deep specialization in the Tribal 8(a) program, a unique regulatory advantage for rapid growth. - Full-lifecycle support from inception to exit, reducing the need for multiple vendors. - Team combines decades of firsthand experience in federal agencies and private sector executive leadership. - Fractional expert model provides small businesses with high-caliber talent without full-time cost. ## Strategic Focus - Continue to expand the Tribal 8(a) ecosystem and forge mutually beneficial partnerships. - Strengthen compliance and back-office services to reduce barriers for small government contractors. - Grow through M&A advisory and strategic partnerships, targeting both new entrants and established firms. - Scale the shared-services model to serve a broader range of socioeconomic small businesses. ## Why Work Here - **Culture highlights**: Mission-driven, selfless leadership, integrity, and a commitment to uplifting tribal communities and partners. Emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and sustainable growth. - **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Not explicitly stated; headquarters in Silicon Valley, CA, with roles likely requiring some in-office presence. Many positions (e.g., Senior Accountant, Operations Manager) may be hybrid or remote-friendly. - **Notable perks or engineering culture**: Not a traditional tech company; roles span finance, HR, operations, business development, and consulting. Offers the chance to work directly with federal agencies and tribal nations, providing meaningful impact. The careers page lists 12 open positions including Senior Accountant, Operations Manager, Controller, HR Business Partner, and Project Engineer. ## Sources 1. [strategicgrowthpartners.com](https://strategicgrowthpartners.com/) 2. [strategicgrowthpartners.com/about-us](https://strategicgrowthpartners.com/about-us/) 3. [LinkedIn – Strategic Growth Partners](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stratgrowthpartners) 4. [LinkedIn – SGP Recruiting](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sgp-recruiting) 5. 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