Cloud Specialist

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Cloud Specialist to lead the design, deployment, and management of secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions.

POSITION INFO:

This role involves working closely with internal teams and clients to ensure optimal performance, security, and integration of cloud-based services. You will be instrumental in cloud transformation projects, migration strategies, and managed service delivery across platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, and private cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

· Design and implement cloud infrastructure and networking architecture for client and internal environments.

· Lead cloud migration initiatives, including discovery, planning, and execution across hybrid and full-cloud deployments.

· Configure and maintain IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms (primarily Azure and AWS).

· Ensure cloud solutions are compliant with security best practices and regulatory standards.

· Monitor performance, availability, and cost-efficiency of cloud resources.

· Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning within the cloud landscape.

· Work collaboratively with DevOps and security teams to implement automation and CI/CD pipelines.

· Provide Level 3 support for escalated cloud incidents and perform root cause analysis.

· Document configurations, procedures, and provide cloud training to internal IT teams and clients.

· Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to improve scalability, availability, and manageability.

Requirements

· 5+ years'' experience in a cloud engineering or systems administration role.

· In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure and/or AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Azure AD, Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage).

· Hands-on experience with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).

· Proficiency in cloud automation tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, PowerShell, Bash).

· Understanding of cloud security frameworks and identity management.

· Strong experience with networking concepts (DNS, VPN, load balancers, firewalls).

· Knowledge of monitoring and management tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, CloudWatch, Grafana, Zabbix).

· Experience with Microsoft 365 and hybrid integration with Azure AD.

· Excellent troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

· Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

· AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional.

· VMware, Veeam, or Fortinet cloud certifications are advantageous.

· Experience in delivering cloud services within an MSP (Managed Services Provider) environment.