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Jr. Cloud Engineer

AE Business Solutions
  • Madison, WI
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    AEBS is seeking a Cloud Engineer to take on a contract position in Madison! This is a hybrid role (3 days onsite expected) that is estimated to last 6-12 months. Individuals who are earlier in their careers or recent graduates with strong cloud knowledge are encouraged to apply!

     

    *No C2C inquiries, please!

     

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a motivated and curious Junior Cloud Engineer to join our Infrastructure and Cloud Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career technology professional looking to build hands-on experience with enterprise cloud platforms, infrastructure automation, and modern IT operations.

    Working directly under the mentorship of the Manager of IT Hosting, this individual will gain exposure to cloud engineering best practices while contributing to critical infrastructure initiatives across both cloud and on-premises environments.

    The ideal candidate is eager to learn, enjoys solving technical problems, and has a foundational understanding of cloud technologies, networking, scripting, or systems administration.

     

    What You'll Do

    • Assist with the deployment, configuration, and support of cloud infrastructure environments.
    • Support ongoing cloud migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives.
    • Learn and apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools such as Terraform.
    • Assist in managing cloud resources across Azure and AWS environments.
    • Help monitor cloud performance, reliability, and security.
    • Participate in troubleshooting infrastructure, networking, and platform-related issues.
    • Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
    • Support automation efforts through scripting and process improvement initiatives.
    • Collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and application teams on various technology projects.
    • Participate in team meetings, knowledge-sharing sessions, and mentoring opportunities.

     

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or expected graduation within the next few months).
    • Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and services.
    • Foundational knowledge of networking, operating systems, or systems administration.
    • Familiarity with at least one scripting language such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies.
    • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

     

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Exposure to Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
    • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code concepts (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, etc.).
    • Experience through internships, labs, personal projects, coursework, or certifications.
    • Understanding of virtualization technologies such as VMware.
    • Relevant certifications such as:
    • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
    • AWS Cloud Practitioner
    • CompTIA Network+
    • CompTIA Security+

     

    What You'll Learn

    This role is designed to provide hands-on experience and mentorship in:

    • Enterprise cloud engineering
    • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
    • Cloud security fundamentals
    • Automation and scripting
    • Hybrid cloud operations
    • Infrastructure monitoring and support
    • Modern DevOps and platform engineering practices

    Why This Opportunity?

    • Direct mentorship from an experienced cloud and infrastructure leader.
    • Exposure to large-scale enterprise cloud environments.
    • Opportunity to develop highly marketable cloud engineering skills.
    • Strong likelihood of contract extension beyond the initial six-month engagement.
    • Excellent entry point into a long-term career in cloud and infrastructure engineering.

     

    AE Business Solutions does not sponsor applications for employment visas

    AE Business Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMadison, WI
    IndustryComputer/IT Services
    Company Size50 to 99 employees
    Year Founded1949
    Websitehttp://www.aebs.com/

    About Company

    AE Business Solutions Staffing Center of Excellence offers flexible solutions to individuals who are in search of their future IT career. AE's Recruiting Team has the best resources available to provide temporary, semi-permanent or permanent employment and to help individuals find a career that fits their lifestyle.

    With AE Business Solutions, you will receive:

    DEDICATED RECRUITING TEAM
    AE's Recruiting Team is focused on helping our candidates find a job that fits their current skill set and where our candidates can add value to the team right away.

    FLEXIBLE
    AE Business Solutions' Staffing Center of Excellence offers flexible agreements to ensure our candidates can be matched with a company and a career that fits their current lifestyle.

    AE Business Solutions’ mission is to provide our clients with the right combination of information technology and people to deliver innovative solutions that create a competitive advantage. When working with AE, you gain a partnership with a company that is dedicated to your success.

    Skills

    • ARM (Advanced RISC Machine)unmatched
    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Bash Scriptingunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Business Solutionsunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • CompTIA Network+unmatched
    • CompTIA Security+unmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Computer Servicesunmatched
    • DevOpsunmatched
    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Hybrid Cloudunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)unmatched
    • Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS)unmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
    • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Resource Managementunmatched
    • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • VMWareunmatched
    • Virtualizationunmatched
    • Windows PowerShellunmatched

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