Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and manage cloud resources using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security.
• Implement automation and orchestration to streamline deployment and scaling processes.

• Manage and administer various cloud services, including compute instances, storage solutions, databases, networking components, and serverless offerings hosted on AWS and Azure.
• Optimize resource utilizations to ensure efficient cloud service delivery and cost management.
• Monitoring and Incident Response: Set up monitoring and alerting mechanisms to promptly identify and address performance issues and security vulnerabilities, collaborate with the incident response team to troubleshoot and resolve operational incidents, ensuring minimal service disruption.

• Implement security best practices to protect cloud environments from potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Assist in conducting security audits and assessments to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, development, and security, to understand requirements and align cloud infrastructure accordingly.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation related to cloud infrastructure, processes, and procedures.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and advancements in cloud technologies.
• Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and process improvement to enhance cloud operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 7-10 years of working experience in cloud operations, managing cloud-based infrastructure, and deploying cloud services.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure-as-code principles and tools.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation using languages like Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.
• Experience with monitoring and log aggregation tools for proactive issue detection.
• Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing security controls in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Certification in AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Architect is a plus.
• Scripting (good to have)
• Python and associated libraries (pandas, pyspark)
• R Frameworks – React/FLASK