Junior Cloud Administrator

About the Role

• Support the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Work closely with IT and cloud engineering teams to maintain reliable, secure, and efficient cloud environments.
• Opportunity for an early-career IT professional looking to develop hands-on experience with cloud technologies and build a career in cloud infrastructure and administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration and maintenance of cloud infrastructure and services.
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, and potential issues.
• Support user accounts, permissions, access controls, and cloud resources.
• Assist with the deployment and configuration of cloud-based applications and services.
• Troubleshoot basic cloud infrastructure, connectivity, and system issues.
• Monitor system logs, alerts, and performance metrics.
• Assist with backups, recovery procedures, and routine maintenance activities.
• Support security and compliance requirements within cloud environments.
• Maintain technical documentation, configuration records, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with Cloud Engineers, System Administrators, DevOps teams, and IT support staff.
• Assist with cloud migration, upgrades, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Follow established IT security, change management, and operational procedures.
• Perform other cloud administration and IT-related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Linux or Windows Server environments
• PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Cloud monitoring and logging tools
• Networking concepts such as DNS, TCP/IP, VPNs, and firewalls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in cloud administration, IT support, systems administration, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and infrastructure.
• Familiarity with user and access management concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a technical team.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Cloud certification such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), or Google Cloud Digital Leader is a plus.