Associate Cloud Automation Engineer

About the Role

NWN is seeking an Associate Cloud Automation Engineer to support the day-to-day monitoring, maintenance, and automation of NWN's cloud operational environment. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience with AWS, Python scripting, and GitHub version control. Success requires clear, proactive communication alongside technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in writing and maintaining Python scripts to automate routine cloud operations tasks.
• Support day-to-day operations within AWS, including monitoring resources, provisioning approved services, and troubleshooting under guidance.
• Use GitHub for version control, including committing code, creating branches, opening pull requests, and incorporating review feedback.
• Proactively communicate progress, blockers, and unexpected issues to the team and management, in writing and verbally.
• Document scripts, runbooks, and configuration changes for maintainability.
• Participate in testing and validating automation and scripts before production promotion.
• Collaborate with senior cloud engineers to learn best practices for automation, monitoring, and support of cloud environments.
• Help triage and remediate routine issues in cloud environments, escalating appropriately.
• Continue building technical skills in AWS, Python, and related automation and DevOps tooling through on-the-job learning, training, and certification.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to streamline routine cloud operations activities.
• Assist with maintaining operational documentation, knowledge articles, and runbooks.
• Participate in team discussions and learning opportunities related to cloud automation, monitoring, and support practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• AWS
• Python scripting
• GitHub
• DevOps tooling
• Core AWS services: EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch
• Git workflows: clone, commit, push, pull, branch, pull request

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on exposure to cloud operations, automation, DevOps tooling, or related technical support activities.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in cloud technologies, scripting, or IT operations (internship, coursework, personal projects, or professional experience).
• Working knowledge of core AWS services, such as EC2, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch.
• Basic proficiency in Python for scripting and task automation.
• Familiarity with GitHub and core Git workflows.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable asking questions and escalating issues.
• Eagerness to learn cloud automation tools and best practices.
• Demonstrated comfort with adopting emerging AI tools and technologies.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, or similar, preferred.

Remote: Job duties are performed from the employee’s home or another approved remote location.

Requires Travel: No