What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Specialist (AWS/Azure) position at Enterprise Solutions Inc.?
The Cloud Specialist Contractor will support the design, implementation, and operations of a public cloud environment. The role involves deploying and maintaining cloud infrastructure, assisting with migrations, integrating on-premise systems, and implementing automation solutions.
The candidate will collaborate with infrastructure, development, and security teams to ensure cloud services are secure, scalable, and compliant with standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy and maintain cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure).
- Support cloud migration and hybrid environment integration.
- Implement automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
- Apply security configurations and ensure compliance.
- Maintain documentation and operational standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5–6 years of experience in AWS or Azure cloud platforms
- Strong understanding of:
- Compute, storage, networking, IAM
- Experience with scripting:
- PowerShell, Python, or Bash
- Knowledge of:
- DNS, routing, firewalls
- Security fundamentals (access control, data protection)
- Experience supporting enterprise cloud environments
Preferred Skills:
- Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
- Hybrid cloud environments (on-prem cloud integration)
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (NIST, IRS 1075)
- Cloud monitoring and logging tools
- Backup & disaster recovery solutions
- DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines)
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Technical Skill Requirements:
Operating Systems
- Cloud VM Management (AWS/Azure) – Advanced
- Windows Server – Advanced
- Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) – Advanced
Scripting & Tools
- PowerShell – Intermediate
- Python/Bash – Intermediate
- IaC Tools – Intermediate
Infrastructure
- Virtualization (VMware/Hypervisor) – Intermediate
- Server hardware fundamentals – Intermediate
- Storage systems (SAN/NAS/Backup) – Intermediate
Databases
- Cloud DB Services (AWS RDS/Azure SQL) – Intermediate
- SQL/Relational DB – Preferred
- Backup & recovery – Preferred
Other
- Cloud architecture best practices
- ITSM processes (Incident/Change/Problem management)
- Deployment validation & testing
Salary : $60 - $70