Cloud Engineer

About the Role

An entry-level Junior Cloud Engineer opportunity to launch a career in cloud engineering with hands-on experience on real-world projects and dedicated technical support. The role begins in Atlanta and involves client-facing projects across the U.S. Housing and relocation are covered.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time W2 employee.
• Hourly pay increases as billable hours accumulate.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Corporate housing and relocation covered.
• 401(k) eligibility after one year.
• Exposure to Fortune 500 clients and projects.
• Dedicated support team and mentorship.
• Performance bonuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up, configuring, and maintaining cloud infrastructure.
• Work with cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Support cloud deployments, infrastructure provisioning, and environment configuration.
• Assist in monitoring cloud resources, performance, availability, and system health.
• Work with Linux, networking, storage, and cloud computing fundamentals.
• Support troubleshooting of cloud infrastructure and application issues.
• Assist with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Learn and support infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform.
• Assist with cloud migration, backup, recovery, and infrastructure optimization tasks.
• Follow cloud security best practices, access controls, and compliance guidelines.
• Use Git and version control tools to collaborate with engineering teams.
• Support documentation, technical testing, and cloud operations.
• Collaborate with senior cloud engineers, DevOps engineers, and client teams to deliver reliable cloud solutions.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud technologies, automation tools, and industry best practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts.
• Foundational knowledge of AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Basic knowledge of Linux or operating system fundamentals.
• Understanding of networking concepts such as IP addresses, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and TCP/IP.
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of storage, virtual machines, and cloud infrastructure fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Bonus Points (Not Required)

• Exposure to AWS services such as EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, or VPC.
• Familiarity with Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, VNets, or Azure Functions.
• Understanding of Docker or containerization.
• Exposure to Terraform, CloudFormation, or other infrastructure as code tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Basic knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and access management.
• Exposure to Kubernetes or container orchestration.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools, logging, and troubleshooting.
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.
• Personal projects, academic projects, internships, or a portfolio demonstrating cloud engineering skills.