Cloud Automation Engineer

CONTROLTEC LLC; Allen Park (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Generous time off

Promotes ingenuity and fun

Job summary

CONTROLTEC LLC is seeking an entry-level Cloud Automation Engineer to join the IT Solutions team. This role involves automating infrastructure and promoting a DevOps culture through collaboration with other teams. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of cloud concepts and the ability to work independently as well as within a team.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and encourages a flexible work environment that values ingenuity and fun.

Qualifications

• Understanding of IT Cloud concepts including architecture and security.
• Excellent communication skills tailored to the audience.
• Strong troubleshooting and research capabilities.
• Technical aptitude for solving complex issues.
• Experience with cloud providers like AWS or Azure.
• Two years’ experience with Linux, preferably Debian-based.
• Proficient in Python scripting.
• Experience with version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Help design and implement infrastructure automation.
• Participate in suggesting architecture improvements.
• Manage day-to-day activities with minimal supervision.
• Create and support internal documentation.
• Collaborate to streamline application deployment.

Skills

Cloud concepts understanding

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Technical aptitude

Cloud provider experience (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Linux experience

Python scripting

Version control systems (Git/Subversion)

Designing high-availability systems

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD frameworks

Job description

Job Description

Control-Tec is looking for a passionate, motivated, and detail-oriented entry level Cloud Automation Engineer. This position will be working on the IT Solutions team to automate infrastructure, enable a DevOps culture within the company through collaboration with other teams, explore and implement new technologies, and suggest enhancements to existing services. The ideal candidate should be able to work well on a team but also be self‑motivated and curious. New technologies will be explored often so the ability to be quick learning and hands on is a must.

Responsibilities

• Help design, test, and implement various infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Actively participate in high‑level team activities such as suggesting architecture improvements, recommending process improvements and conducting tool evaluations.
• Operate independently to manage day‑to‑day activities with minimal supervision and be capable of escalating and driving issues to resolution when required.
• Create and support internal documentation and handoffs to other teams.
• Collaborate with other teams to help streamline application and infrastructure deployment times.

Qualifications

• Good understanding and use of IT Cloud concepts including architecture, security, serverless, monitoring, and networking.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation—able to tailor communication to audience.
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and research skills with performance issues in production and development environments.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to research and solve complex issues independently.
• At least one year experience with a cloud provider such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• At least two years’ experience with Linux (preferably Debian‑based distributions).
• Proficient scripting in Python.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git or Subversion.
• Experience in designing and improving highly available systems.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with automated build pipelines, continuous integration, and continuous deployment with test automation frameworks.
• AWS or Azure certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or 70‑532: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions).
• Experience delivering infrastructure for distributed, scalable, secure, reliable software systems.
• Experience in managing Linux and/or systems with configuration management, such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or VMWare.
• Understanding of network and information security best practices.
• Experience working in an enterprise production environment.

Benefits

CONTROLTEC offers a comprehensive and industry‑leading benefits package. In addition we provide flexible work schedules, generous time off and an environment that promotes ingenuity and fun.