Cloud Operations Engineer

Job SummaryThe Cloud Operations Engineer is an entry-level role for someone early in their cloud/DevOps career who wants to build hands-on experience across infrastructure, automation, and production support. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, this person will support Azure infrastructure, assist with Kubernetes operations, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and help maintain monitoring and incident response practices, with a strong emphasis on scripting and automation.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport cloud infrastructure provisioning and maintenance on Azure using Terraform under senior engineer guidance.Execute and maintain CI/CD deployment processes.Monitor dashboards and alerts and help maintain runbooks and operational documentation.Participate in on-call rotations, triage incidents, and escalate issues per established procedures.Write and maintain scripts to automate repetitive operational tasks.Support root cause analysis and documentation of incident findings under senior guidance.Assist with cloud networking, identity, and cost-tracking tasks.Collaborate with development and security teams on deployment and operational activities.Continuously learn and stay updated on emerging cloud and DevOps technologies, tools, and best practices.Required Skills & QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.0-2 years of experience (including internships, academic projects, or professional experience) in Cloud Operations, DevOps, Infrastructure Support, or related fields.Foundational knowledge of Azure cloud services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Identity)Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM TemplatesBasic understanding of containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS)Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or Octopus DeployKnowledge of monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, Azure Monitor, Grafana, or PrometheusUnderstanding of incident management and troubleshooting practices, including ticketing tools such as Jira or ServiceNowBasic awareness of cloud networking and security concepts (VNets, NSGs, RBAC, Key Vault)Understanding of cloud cost management concepts and toolsStrong scripting/programming skills in Python (preferred), PowerShell, Bash, Go, Java, or similar languagesGood communication skills and eagerness to learn in a mentorship-driven environmentStrong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment