Associate Operation Mgmt Specialist

Description and Requirements Key Responsibilities Assist in daily support and operation of cloud infrastructure environments across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Learn to understand cloud architecture and support deployment, configuration, and maintenance of cloud resources. Work with development and operations teams to support integration of cloud-based applications. Monitor cloud resources using tools such as AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and other basic monitoring platforms. Support the setup and maintenance of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation) under mentorship. Troubleshoot basic cloud-related issues such as access problems, configuration errors, and performance alerts. Assist in managing cloud networking components such as VPCs, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and DNS (Route 53). Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures for cloud-hosted environments. Maintain and update documentation related to cloud configurations, procedures, and operational tasks. Support security compliance activities including IAM role management, encryption practices, and basic security event monitoring. Participate in cloud audit reviews and help implement recommended improvements. Stay updated with cloud technologies, tools, and industry best practices. Assist in basic deployment and maintenance of cloud-native services (e.g., AWS Lambda, ECS, RDS). Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, automation tasks, and Git-based workflows (e.g., GitLab). Use scripting (Bash, Python, or PowerShell) to automate simple tasks and generate operational reports. Requirements and Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Open to candidates with little or no prior work experience Cloud-related certifications (e.g., AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, Google Cloud Associate) highly preferred but not mandatory. Internship or project experience in cloud technologies, DevOps, or system administration is a plus. Knowledge or academic exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Understanding of cloud infrastructure fundamentals, networking, and security basics. Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch) or equivalent university/bootcamp exposure. Basic understanding of cloud-native services (Lambda, containers, databases). Knowledge of networking basics: VPC, subnets, routing, load balancing, firewalls, DNS. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with willingness to learn and troubleshoot. Good communication skills and ability to collaborate in team environments.