Cloud Engineer

Job Summary:

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing,deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure. This role includes performingcloud system monitoring and maintenance, troubleshooting and resolvingcloud-related issues, and documenting cloud processes and procedures. The CloudEngineer collaborates with team members to ensure the security and complianceof cloud solutions.

Role and Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure Design and Development

. Design and develop cloud infrastructure that meets business requirements.

. Create and maintain cloud resources and configurations.

. Ensure cloud resource integrity and consistency across environments.

Implementation and Maintenance

. Implement, configure, and upgrade cloud services and related software.

. Perform regular cloud maintenance tasks, such as backups, patching, andupdates.

. Monitor cloud performance and implement improvements as needed.

Performance Tuning and Optimization

. Analyze and optimize cloud performance, including resource tuning andconfiguration.

. Monitor cloud performance metrics and address potential issues proactively.

. Develop and implement strategies for cloud scalability and capacity planning.

Security and Compliance

. Implement and manage cloud security measures, including access controls andencryption.

. Ensure cloud services comply with relevant industry standards andregulations.

. Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability testing.

Collaboration and Communication

. Work closely with software developers to ensure seamless integration of cloudservices with applications.

. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

. Participate in cross-functional project teams and contribute to projectplanning and execution

Troubleshooting and Support

. Diagnose and resolve cloud issues, including performance bottlenecks andconnectivity problems.

. Provide on-call support for critical cloud services as needed.

. Maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud services, processes, andprocedures.

Requirements / Qualifications:

. Bachelor's degree in computer science,Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

. At least 2-3 years of working experience in cloudoperations, managing cloud-based infrastructure, and deploying cloud services.

. Proficiency in cloud platforms such as Amazon WebServices (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure.

. Strong understanding of infrastructure-as-codeprinciples and tools.

. Familiarity with scripting and automation usinglanguages like Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.

. Experience with monitoring and log aggregationtools for proactive issue detection.

. Knowledge of security best practices andexperience implementing security controls in cloud environments.

. Excellent problem-solving skills and the abilityto troubleshoot complex technical issues.

. Strong communication and collaboration skills towork effectively with diverse teams.

. Certification in AWS Cloud Practitioner, AzureFundamentals is a plus.

Key Skills: AWS or Microsoft Azure, Python, PowerShell, Bash.

Scripting (good to have)

. Python and associated libraries (pandas, pyspark)

. Frameworks - React/FLASK.