The IT Subject Specialist for Cloud Drupal will lead the administration and optimization of the BEA’s Drupal-based public website and supporting infrastructure. This role requires a blend of CMS expertise, cloud operations, and security best practices to ensure the functionality, reliability, and security of the website.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• 46 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 and debugging abilities.
  Important Notice:
  This role is part of a proposal for the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Hiring is contingent upon the selection of the consultant. Selected candidates will be included in the proposal and must authorize the use of their resume for submission

• Administer and maintain the BEA’s 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.
• Document configurations and procedures, and provide training to internal teams.
• Contribute to cloud governance recommendations to improve cost, performance, and compliance.