Cloud Engineer

Cloud Management

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure ) including compute, storage, networking, and databases.
• Implement, configure, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure solutions, including virtual machines, containers, and serverless environments.
• Provision, scale, and decommission cloud resources based on organizational needs, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost efficiency.
• Use Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager to automate cloud infrastructure deployment.
• Implement and manage multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments to meet business continuity and performance requirements.
• Facilitate seamless integration between on-premises environments and cloud platforms for hybrid cloud solutions.
• Monitor cloud resource usage and optimize costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving strategies (e.g., reserved instances, right-sizing, and auto-scaling).
• Provide reports and insights to management regarding cloud cost trends and savings opportunities.
• Implement security best practices across cloud environments, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security.
• Ensure cloud deployments align with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and best practices for data protection and governance.
• Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and compliance checks.
• Automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources using scripting and automation tools like Python, PowerShell, Ansible, or Terraform.
• Develop and maintain scripts for routine tasks such as backups, scaling, and security monitoring.
• Use cloud-native and third-party monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Datadog, Prometheus) to track the health and performance of cloud resources.
• Manage cloud-related incidents, ensuring quick resolution and minimizing downtime.
• Perform root cause analysis for incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation on cloud infrastructure, services, and processes.
• Document cloud configurations, changes, and best practices for internal reference and knowledge sharing.
• Generate regular reports for senior management on cloud performance, costs, security, and compliance status.
• Track and report on key cloud metrics, including resource utilization, uptime, and incident resolution.
• Provide support for application teams in cloud-related matters, including architecture, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cloud service providers to resolve technical issues, track service-level agreements (SLAs), and ensure that contractual terms are met.

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