Junior Cloud Engineer

This is a remote position.
Job Summary

The Junior Cloud Engineer supports the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure and services. This role assists in managing cloud environments, monitoring system performance, and ensuring reliability, security, and scalability of cloud solutions. It is well suited for an early-career professional seeking hands-on experience in cloud computing and infrastructure engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in deploying, configuring, and maintaining cloud infrastructure and services

• Support monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of cloud environments

• Help manage cloud resources, including compute, storage, networking, and access controls

• Assist with implementing security best practices, backups, and disaster recovery procedures

• Support infrastructure automation using scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools

• Assist in managing cloud costs, usage tracking, and optimization efforts

• Work with cross-functional teams to support application deployments and integrations

• Maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures

• Stay up to date with cloud technologies, tools, and best practices

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• 0–2 years of experience in cloud computing, systems administration, or IT support

• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Familiarity with networking fundamentals, operating systems, and virtualization

• Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., Bash, Python, or PowerShell)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Attention to detail and reliability

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies

• Good communication and collaboration skills

• Time management and task prioritization