Cloud Operations Specialist

FHLB Des Moines; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Cloud Operations Specialist to support day-to-day operation, maintenance, and optimization of cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Azure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy secure, scalable solutions and monitor performance, reliability, and incidents.

The role emphasizes automation, cost optimization, and documentation, with a hybrid work model requiring on-site presence 3–4 days per week. A 3–5 year background in cloud operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in IT/CS or related field required.
• 3–5 years of cloud operations experience preferred.
• Experience with VMware/Nutanix in data centers is beneficial.
• Ability to manage patches, security, and outages in a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Implement and maintain highly available, secure, scalable cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues.
• Monitor environments for performance and reliability and respond to incidents.
• Develop automation scripts and participate in change management.

Skills

Cloud platforms AWS/GCP/Azure

Terraform

GitHub

Jenkins

Docker

IAM & security

Incident response

Education

Associate’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Bachelor’s degree in CIS or related field

Tools

VMware

Nutanix

Terraform

GitHub

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

## Cloud Operations SpecialistApplylocations: Sysco Corporatetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R260704**Company:**US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC**Sales Territory:**None**Zip Code:**77077**Travel Percentage:**Up to 25%**COMPENSATION** **INFORMATION:**The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors*This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.***Job Summary:**The Cloud Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Azure. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess requirements and deploy, manage, and optimize secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure and solutions.**Duties and Responsibilities:*** Provide operational support for cloud infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams.* Implement, manage, and maintain highly available, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure solutions.* Collaborate with stakeholders and application teams to understand business requirements, troubleshoot operational issues, and deliver timely support.* Monitor cloud environments to ensure platform availability, performance, and reliability, proactively identifying and resolving issues.* Respond to incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures to minimize service disruptions.* Support cloud cost optimization initiatives by identifying underutilized resources and recommending efficiency improvements.* Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows to streamline operational processes and improve efficiency.* Participate in change management, implementation reviews, and incident response activities to support operational excellence.* Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of IT assets, configurations, and procedures.* Generate reports on system performance, maintenance activities, and support tickets* Collaboration and Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with senior team members to identify areas for improvement in service delivery.* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of cloud operations.**Education Required:**Associate’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.**Education Preferred:**Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems or a related field.**Experience Required:**3-5 years**Experience Preferred:*** Experience with server and desktop patching in a corporate environment preferred above a degree.* VMWare and Nutanix Experience managing virtual machines* IT Experience in a Colocated Data Center, managing hardware, and cleanly cabling equipment* Excellent customer service skills and ability to prioritize requests**Licenses/Certification Preferred:**Any Cloud Certifications**Technical Skills and Abilities:*** Working knowledge of cloud services and infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.* Understanding of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, load balancing, DNS, and connectivity.* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and cloud automation practices.* Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines, including GitHub, Jenkins, and Docker.* Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including Identity and Access Management (IAM) and compliance controls.* Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.**Additional Requirements:*** Language Requirements: English is required, ability to speak other languages is a plus.* Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Position requires sitting for long periods but also the physical ability to travel to remote data centers or OpSites, read and apply labels, climb ladders, lift equipment and work in tight and loud spaces.* Travel Requirements: Up to 25%* Work Environment: Fast-paced team environment with a high level of communication#LI-HR1 **BENEFITS INFORMATION:**For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com**OVERVIEW:**Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.**AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.