About this role

Qualification Requirements

- Assist in deploying and configuring virtual machines, storage (S3/Blob), and networking components (VPCs, subnets)

- Foundational understanding of at least one major cloud provider.

- Track system performance metrics using tools like AWS CloudWatch (https://www.google.com/search?q=AWS+CloudWatch&sca_esv=bb692e0fdf80bd80&hl=en&source=hp&ei=-YyxaeqFKsmwqtsPvbrd4Ac&iflsig=AFdpzrgAAAAAabGbCb3O9RoI3QpVDfbtejCBsU9c9-s-&ved=2ahUKEwjOsMCtr5iTAxUexskDHarlMt8QgK4QegQIAxAC&uact=5&oq=basic+jr+cloud+engineer+job+duties&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IiJiYXNpYyBqciBjbG91ZCBlbmdpbmVlciBqb2IgZHV0aWVzMgYQABgWGB4yCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiABBiiBDIFEAAY7wVIhDlQAFj_N3ABeACQAQCYAZYBoAGoHqoBBDcuMji4AQPIAQD4AQGYAiSgAu8fwgIOEC4YgAQYsQMYgwEYigXCAg4QLhiABBixAxjRAxjHAcICDhAAGIAEGLEDGIMBGIoFwgIFEAAYgATCAgsQLhiABBjRAxjHAcICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIIEAAYgAQYsQPCAhEQLhiABBixAxjRAxiDARjHAcICCxAuGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIEEAAYA8ICCBAuGIAEGLEDwgILEC4YgAQYxwEYrwHCAgUQIRigAcICBRAhGJ8FwgIFECEYqwLCAgcQIRigARgKmAMAkgcEOC4yOKAHg48CsgcENy4yOLgH6h_CBwswLjIyLjEzLjAuMcgHbIAIAA&sclient=gws-wiz) or Azure Monitor (https://www.google.com/search?q=Azure+Monitor&sca_esv=bb692e0fdf80bd80&hl=en&source=hp&ei=-YyxaeqFKsmwqtsPvbrd4Ac&iflsig=AFdpzrgAAAAAabGbCb3O9RoI3QpVDfbtejCBsU9c9-s-&ved=2ahUKEwjOsMCtr5iTAxUexskDHarlMt8QgK4QegQIAxAD&uact=5&oq=basic+jr+cloud+engineer+job+duties&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IiJiYXNpYyBqciBjbG91ZCBlbmdpbmVlciBqb2IgZHV0aWVzMgYQABgWGB4yCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMgsQABiABBiGAxiKBTILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCBAAGIAEGKIEMggQABiABBiiBDIFEAAY7wVIhDlQAFj_N3ABeACQAQCYAZYBoAGoHqoBBDcuMji4AQPIAQD4AQGYAiSgAu8fwgIOEC4YgAQYsQMYgwEYigXCAg4QLhiABBixAxjRAxjHAcICDhAAGIAEGLEDGIMBGIoFwgIFEAAYgATCAgsQLhiABBjRAxjHAcICCxAAGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIIEAAYgAQYsQPCAhEQLhiABBixAxjRAxiDARjHAcICCxAuGIAEGLEDGIMBwgIEEAAYA8ICCBAuGIAEGLEDwgILEC4YgAQYxwEYrwHCAgUQIRigAcICBRAhGJ8FwgIFECEYqwLCAgcQIRigARgKmAMAkgcEOC4yOKAHg48CsgcENy4yOLgH6h_CBwswLjIyLjEzLjAuMcgHbIAIAA&sclient=gws-wiz), ensuring high availability.

- Identify, document, and resolve minor technical issues or infrastructure errors.

- Write and maintain basic scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Bash to automate routine tasks.

- Apply security best practices, such as managing user access, firewalls, and security groups.

- Work with developers and DevOps teams to support application deployment and CI/CD pipelines.

- Basic grasp of TCP/IP, DNS, load balancers, firewalls, and comfort working with Linux or Windows operating systems.

- Update technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.

- Provide first-level support for cloud system issues, monitor network and application logs, and help resolve downtime.

- Write and maintain basic automation scripts using languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

- Learn and apply tools like Terraform or Ansible to manage repeatable infrastructure deployments.

Position Requirements

- BA or BS degree, or at least 2-4 years of experience in related field

- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with ability to influence and collaborate with leadership, peers, and team members

- Approved to work in the United States

- Ability to work well in a team environment

- Some hands-on experience with cloud architecture/engineering, services, migration, and security to include FedRAMP IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings

- Experience with Cloud-based Computer Network Defense (CND)

- Experience with cloud automation and scripting (Auto-scale, Azure Resource management, Scripting, PowerShell)