Job Summary:

The IT Cloud Engineer is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of cloud-based infrastructure and services. They work closely with cross-functional teams to design and maintain cloud solutions that meet the organization's technical and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cloud Infrastructure Design and Implementation:

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, SaaS, IAM or other cloud technologies.
• Create and configure virtual machines, containers, and serverless resources.
• Implement network architecture, security policies, and access controls.

1. Cloud Security:

• Ensure the security and compliance of cloud environments, including identity and access management, data encryption, and threat detection.
• Implement and monitor security best practices and policies.

1. Performance Optimization:

• Monitor cloud resources for performance and scalability.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and optimize resource allocation.

1. Automation and Orchestration:

• Develop and maintain automation scripts and templates (e.g., Infrastructure as Code) for provisioning and managing cloud resources.
• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

1. Backup and Disaster Recovery:

• Set up and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Perform regular backup tests and ensure data integrity.

1. Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

• Implement monitoring solutions to track system health and performance.
• Respond to and resolve incidents and outages promptly.

1. Collaboration and Documentation:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and cybersecurity professionals.
• Maintain detailed documentation of cloud configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

1. Cost Management:

• Monitor cloud costs and optimize resource allocation to control expenses.

1. Stay Updated:

• Keep up-to-date with cloud industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing cloud environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2+ years of experience working with cloud technologies and infrastructure management.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, services, and architectures.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep, CloudFormation, Terraform).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of network protocols, security principles, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.