Job Description Details

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

         Design and configure cloud solutions and cloud automation. 

         Work closely with the Network and Security teams to architect, deploy and configure cloud connectivity, the underlying cloud foundation and cloud security layers (cloud accounts, network buildout, cloud subnetting, and security settings). 

         Write and maintain scripts to increase efficiency and reduce human intervention. 

         Build/manage CI/CD framework for CloudFormation activities. 

         Manage and maintain cloud services and settings using cloud vendor console. 

         Configure backup & disaster recovery and troubleshoots issues related to backup and DR. 

         Support proof-of-concept initiatives in cloud “sandboxes” to address business challenges.  

         Assist application teams to refactor and migrate applications to public cloud services. 

         Identify cloud savings opportunities through improved configuration of existing systems. 

         Monitor for and review alerts and notifications related to cloud service events. 

         Adhere to and comply with change management processes and procedures. 

         Assist with design and planning of cloud service offerings. 

         Assist with setting processes and determining tools for enterprise service delivery. 

         Advocate for cloud through participation and leadership in cloud center of knowledge and cloud ideation work-sessions. 

         Support manager in streamlining processes for enterprise level service delivery. 

         Support manager in developing technical roadmaps for future cloud implementations. 

         Review new and emerging cloud offerings for enterprise fit and business use. 

         Resolve cloud issues and participate in global incident management as needed. 

         Ensure security is integrated into all cloud architecture solutions. 

         Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent education/experience  

• 5+ years of experience in AWS is a must and overall 7+ years of experience in IT 

• Experience in Cloud migration, Cloud service implementation and troubleshooting is required 

• Very good experience with Linux & Windows OS and scripting in Python, YAML, JSON etc., 

• Candidate with AWS certification is preferred 

• Microsoft Azure knowledge is nice to have

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge: 

• Strong knowledge in development or and support of IaaS and PaaS cloud services in AWS 
• Thorough understanding of cloud (VPC, ALB/NLB, EBS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, EC2, Cloud Security etc.,) 
• Knowledge of Cloud Orchestration, Automation, and Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation)

  Skills: 

• Highly skilled in scripting  
• Excellent troubleshooting skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Abilities: 

• Accustomed to work within the ITIL framework of Incident, Problem, Change, Configuration and Release Management 
• Ability to be an on-call escalation point for production support and scheduled off-hours/weekend work if/when required 

Additional qualities: 

• Desire to focus on and please the customer, ability to understand requests from the customer’s point of view 
• Commitment to high professional and ethical standards in a diverse workplace 

Environmental working conditions & Physical effort:

• Currently work is performed remotely (work from home), with the ability to remain as such if agreed upon during the hiring process.  Personal computer will be supplied, adequate network connectivity while working remotely is required and is the responsibility of the individual 

• When offices re-open, working from Coimbatore or Pune location is expected to resume. 

• Offices have adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level 

• A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on routine basis 

• Flexibility in working hours is expected and flexing as required by current projects 

• Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary