Associate Cloud Operations Engineer

Summary

Join Acquia as an Associate Cloud Operations Engineer and contribute to the management and maintenance of our AWS cloud infrastructure. You will assist in setting up and maintaining AWS services, perform basic monitoring, support backup and recovery processes, and participate in incident response. Responsibilities also include Linux system maintenance, user and access management, and supporting web application deployment and management. This role requires 1-3 years of experience with AWS, Linux, and web application architecture, along with strong problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail skills. Acquia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive healthcare, wellness programs, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Total 1-3 yrs of total exp and good understanding of AWS cloud services, Linux system administration , and web application architecture
• Ability to identify and solve entry-level technical issues
• Effective communication skills for working with team members and documenting processes
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the fields of cloud operations, Linux administration, and web application management
• Careful attention to detail in monitoring systems and reporting issues

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and maintaining AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC
• Perform basic monitoring of cloud resources using tools like AWS CloudWatch
• Support cloud backup and disaster recovery processes
• Participate in initial incident response for issues in the AWS environment
• Escalate complex issues to senior engineers
• Help document cloud setups and configurations
• Prepare reports on cloud resource utilization and incident logs
• Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux servers
• Monitor system performance and report any issues
• Apply basic security patches and updates under supervision
• Help manage user accounts and access rights on Linux systems
• Support backup operations and participate in recovery drills
• Assist in deploying and managing web applications on Linux servers
• Perform basic monitoring of web application performance and uptime
• Support the updating and patching of web applications
• Work with development teams to understand application requirements and assist in deployment strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursue relevant training and certifications, such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Linux certifications (e.g., CompTIA Linux+), and others relevant to web application administration
• Seek feedback and mentorship from senior team members to improve skills and knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare coverage
• Wellness programs
• Take it when you need it time off
• Parental leave
• Recognition programs