Cloud Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Assist in the setup, configuration, and management of cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Deployment and Automation: Help automate infrastructure provisioning, deployments, and updates using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Monitoring and Performance Optimization: Collaborate in monitoring cloud resources, ensuring systems are performing efficiently, and identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and monitor security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security for cloud environments.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Assist in troubleshooting issues in the cloud environment, investigate incidents, and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Collaboration with Teams: Work closely with development, operations, and IT teams to optimize cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
• Documentation: Help document cloud architecture, processes, and procedures to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Cloud Services Integration: Assist in integrating various cloud services, such as storage, databases, and networking services, with cloud-based applications.
• Stay Current on Cloud Technologies: Keep up to date with the latest cloud technologies, tools, and industry trends, and propose improvements to the infrastructure.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Cloud Platform Experience: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Networking Fundamentals: Understanding of basic networking concepts such as DNS, VPN, load balancing, and subnetting.
• Programming/Scripting: Experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate tasks.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Basic experience with IaC tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Linux/Unix: Proficiency in using Linux/Unix-based systems, as many cloud environments run on Linux.
• Version Control Systems: Familiarity with Git for version control and collaboration.
• Containers: Basic knowledge of Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes (a plus).
• Security Awareness: Understanding of cloud security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose issues and implement solutions quickly