IT Subject Matter Specialist (Cloud Drupal)

• It is an 100% onsite position in Suitland, MD
  


• Working Hours – 40 Hrs a week (Contract extendable to 2 more years)
  

• Seeking an experienced IT Subject Matter Specialist (Cloud Drupal) to lead the administration and optimization of the clients' Drupal-based public website and supporting infrastructure.
  


• This role blends CMS expertise, cloud operations, security best practices, and web performance optimization.
  

• Administer and maintain clients' Drupal CMS environment in a LAMP stack
  


• Install, update, and configure Drupal core, contributed modules, and themes
  


• Manage user roles, access controls, and security policies within the CMS
  


• Optimize performance using caching tools (e.g., Varnish, Memcached) and CDN integration
  


• Troubleshoot Drupal-related issues and implement bug fixes
  


• Monitor and apply Drupal security updates and patches
  


• Support deployment and version control workflows using Git
  


• Manage backend services including Apache, PHP, and MySQL
  


• Collaborate with developers, designers, and content managers to ensure site functionality and reliability
  


• Document configurations and procedures and provide training to internal teams
  


• Contribute to cloud governance recommendations to improve cost, performance, and compliance.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Web Development, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent experience
  


• 4-6 years of Drupal administration experience, with cloud-hosted deployment experience preferred
  

• Deep understanding of Drupal architecture and the LAMP stack
  


• Hands-on experience with performance tuning and CDN configuration
  


• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms
  


• Experience with Git-based version control and DevOps workflows
  


• Solid knowledge of web accessibility and federal web standards
  


• Strong problem-solving skills and debugging ability
  


• Ability to translate technical issues for non-technical stakeholders
  


• Organized and responsive in a high-visibility, public-facing web environment