Cloud Engineer

Note: This is for one of our clients, not avua directly

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud solutions that meet the organization’s requirements for scalability, security, and performance.
• Deploy, manage, and maintain cloud-based applications, services, and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement automation scripts and tools for managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring efficient and error-free deployments.
• Implement cloud security best practices, manage identity and access controls, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Monitor cloud systems for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency, and optimize as necessary.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and services, providing technical support to other teams as needed.
• Maintain detailed documentation of cloud environments, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Work closely with software developers, IT staff, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud-based applications.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates for managing infrastructure as code.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Understanding of cloud networking, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, and load balancers.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and tools (e.g., IAM, encryption, firewalls).
• Previous experience in cloud engineering, systems engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect are often preferred.