Cloud Analyst

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Job Overview

The Cloud Analyst is responsible for managing and optimizing cloud-based systems and services within the organization. This role involves monitoring cloud infrastructure, ensuring security and compliance, and providing support for cloud-based applications. The Cloud Analyst plays a crucial role in helping the organization leverage cloud technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure, ensuring that systems are running efficiently and securely. Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as backups, updates, and patch management.
• Cost Optimization: Analyze cloud usage and expenses to identify opportunities for cost savings. Recommend and implement strategies to optimize cloud resource usage and reduce costs.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that cloud environments comply with security policies and regulatory requirements. Implement and maintain security measures such as encryption, access controls, and monitoring.
• Cloud Migration: Assist in the planning and execution of cloud migration projects. Work with cross-functional teams to migrate applications, data, and services to the cloud with minimal disruption to operations.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of cloud services and applications, identifying and resolving issues that could impact system availability or user experience. Use monitoring tools to track system health and performance metrics.
• Technical Support: Provide support for cloud-based applications and services, troubleshooting issues, and resolving incidents in a timely manner. Work closely with internal teams and external vendors to address technical challenges.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of cloud configurations, processes, and procedures. Ensure that all changes to the cloud environment are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest cloud technologies, tools, and best practices. Identify opportunities to improve cloud services and contribute to the continuous improvement of cloud operations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with IT, development, and business teams to understand their cloud needs and provide solutions that align with organizational goals. Participate in the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions.
• Disaster Recovery: Assist in developing and testing disaster recovery plans for cloud environments. Ensure that backup and recovery processes are in place and functioning as expected.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Security Knowledge: Understanding of cloud security best practices and tools. Experience with identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security in cloud environments.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to assess cloud performance and make recommendations for improvement.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Project Management: Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and cloud services as they evolve.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect.
• Experience with cloud automation and orchestration tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Prior experience in a cloud engineering or cloud support role.