Junior Cloud Engineer
WorkinVirtual · United States · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteEngineeringFull-time
About the Job
We are looking for a motivated Junior Cloud Engineer to join our remote infrastructure team. In this role, you will help deploy, monitor, maintain, and improve cloud environments while working alongside experienced engineers on infrastructure, automation, security, and operational reliability. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow a career in cloud engineering and DevOps. This remote opportunity may be available to applicants in the United States and eligible worldwide locations, depending on the employer's hiring requirements.
Responsibilities
- Cloud Infrastructure:
- Assist with deploying cloud resources
- Monitor cloud environments and system health
- Support infrastructure maintenance activities
- Troubleshoot cloud-related issues
- Help optimize cloud performance and availability
- Automation & Operations:
- Assist with infrastructure automation
- Support CI/CD deployment processes
- Maintain infrastructure documentation
- Monitor backups and recovery procedures
- Help improve operational efficiency
- Collaboration:
- Work with DevOps, Software Engineering, Security, and IT Operations teams
- Participate in cloud implementation projects
- Support production and development environments
- Document technical procedures and configurations
- Communicate technical issues clearly with team members
- Security & Reliability:
- Follow cloud security best practices
- Assist with identity and access management tasks
- Monitor infrastructure alerts
- Support system updates and maintenance
- Help ensure platform stability and compliance
Qualifications
- Minimum 12 months of experience with cloud platforms, infrastructure support, DevOps, system administration, or IT operations
- Basic knowledge of AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Familiarity with Linux or Windows Server administration
- Understanding of networking fundamentals, DNS, VPN, and firewalls
- Basic scripting knowledge using Bash, PowerShell, or Python is preferred
- Familiarity with Git and version control
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a remote engineering environment