Cloud Administrator Intern, Temporary

Description

• Provision and configure cloud resources, such as virtual machines, storage, and networking components, according to organizational needs and best practices.  
• Implement and maintain cloud security measures, including access controls, firewalls, and encryption, to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with security standards.  
• Monitor the performance and availability of cloud services, proactively identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and system outages.  
• Implement and manage cloud-based disaster recovery and backup solutions to ensure business continuity in the event of system failures or data loss.  
• Optimize cloud resource utilization to minimize costs and improve efficiency, regularly reviewing and adjusting cloud infrastructure to meet changing demands.  
• Provision and manage infrastructure for applications, adhering to infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles.
• Utilize tools like Terraform for automated infrastructure management.
• DevOps Implementation and Support:
• Collaborate with solution architects to design DevOps (build, delivery, monitoring, alerting) policies for the organization; develop architectural diagrams and produce related documentation.
• Create reusable pipeline templates for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes using approved technologies in line with the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Work with development teams to enable the adoption and utilization of DevOps practices.
• Provide support for build processes across multiple languages such as Python, Node.js, R as well as troubleshoot delivery issues.
• Ensure application reliability by performing root cause analysis of pipeline failures and crashes; act as part of the incident response team, manage application scaling, monitor application performance, and design status dashboards and alerts.
• Monitoring and Reporting:
• Develop and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and automated reports to track key performance metrics.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar.
• Proficiency in programming languages like R, Python, or similar tools for data analysis.
• Collaboration and Support:
• Collaborate with other IT team members on cross-platform initiatives, ensuring seamless integration between cloud and on-premises systems.  
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users on cloud-related issues, escalating complex problems to senior IT staff as needed.  
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud infrastructure and services, ensuring that knowledge is readily available to the IT team and other stakeholders.  
• Continuous Improvement
• Stay current with the latest cloud technologies and best practices, continuously seeking opportunities to improve the efficiency, security, and scalability of our cloud environment.  
• Research and recommend innovative and automated approaches to cloud administration tasks, identifying opportunities to leverage cloud-native tools and services.  
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new cloud technologies and services, contributing to the ongoing evolution of our cloud strategy.  

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts and technologies (e.g., IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).  
• Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, and/or GCP).  
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS and/or GCP) and experience with K8s, Docker, and Terraform.
• Experience with Azure DevOps is preferred; experience with platforms like GitHub or GitLab is also valued.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Bash scripting).  
• Experience with cloud security best practices and implementation of security controls.  
• Knowledge of networking concepts and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, and VPN.  
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and competency in at least one programming language such as C/C , Python, Java, JavaScript.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, including experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology.  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.  
• 2 years of experience in cloud administration or a related role, with demonstrated experience in managing and maintaining cloud-based systems.  
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure Administrator) are a plus.  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.