Job Description

Job Title:

Part-Time Cloud Server Maintenance Specialist

Location:

Remote / On-site (depending on company requirements)

Job Type:

Part-Time (10-20 hours per week)

Company Overview:

We are a fast-growing tech company focused on delivering reliable and scalable cloud-based solutions to our clients. Our cloud infrastructure is critical to our operations, and we're looking for a part-time Cloud Server Maintenance Specialist to help manage and optimize our cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure Management:

Perform regular maintenance on cloud servers (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.). Monitor the health, performance, and security of cloud-based servers and applications. Configure and optimise cloud instances and resources as needed (e.g., load balancing, auto-scaling).

Backup & Recovery:

Ensure regular backups of cloud instances and applications are running as scheduled. Assist in disaster recovery planning and implementation.

Security and Compliance:

Monitor for any security threats or vulnerabilities within the cloud infrastructure. Apply necessary security patches, updates, and configurations. Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) as needed.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

Use monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog) to track cloud resource utilization. Implement cost optimisation strategies for cloud resources (e.g., unused resource elimination, right-sizing).

Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:

Provide support in identifying and resolving cloud server-related issues. Perform troubleshooting for application and network-related problems.

Documentation:

Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation on cloud infrastructure, configurations, and procedures. Update runbooks and incident response plans as necessary.

Collaboration & Reporting:

Collaborate with the DevOps, development, and IT teams to ensure the cloud infrastructure supports ongoing projects and initiatives. Provide regular reports on server health, performance, and maintenance activities.3

Requirements:

Experience:

Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Familiarity with cloud-based server management and infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Experience with server monitoring, backups, and security best practices.

Skills:

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Basic knowledge of networking and firewall configurations. Familiarity with Linux and/or Windows server environments. Understanding of cloud security protocols and best practices.

Tools & Technologies:

Monitoring tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, Nagios). Cloud management tools (e.g., AWS Console, Azure Portal, GCP Console). Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) is a plus.

Other:

Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Willingness to learn new tools and technologies as needed.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: ?5,000.00 - ?6,000.00 per month

Expected hours: No less than 6 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person