Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NWN is hiring an Associate Cloud Automation Engineer to support monitoring, maintenance, and automation of its cloud operational environment. The role works with AWS, Python, and GitHub-based version control while assisting senior engineers with operational tasks and automation initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Assist in writing and maintaining Python scripts to automate routine, repetitive cloud operations tasks
- Support day-to-day operations within AWS, including monitoring resources, provisioning approved services, and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior engineers
- Use GitHub for version control, including committing code, creating branches, opening pull requests, and incorporating review feedback
- Proactively communicate progress, blockers, and unexpected issues to the team and management, in writing and verbally, so problems surface early rather than at deadline
- Document scripts, runbooks, and configuration changes so other team members can follow and maintain the work
- Participate in testing and validating automation and scripts before they are promoted to production
- Collaborate with senior cloud engineers to learn best practices for automation, monitoring, and support of cloud environments
- Help triage and remediate routine issues in cloud environments, escalating appropriately when outside current scope of knowledge
- Continue building technical skills in AWS, Python, and related automation and DevOps tooling through on-the-job learning, training, and certification
- Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to streamline routine cloud operations activities
- Assist with maintaining operational documentation, knowledge articles, and runbooks to support team consistency
- Participate in team discussions and learning opportunities related to cloud automation, monitoring, and support practices
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Skills
- 0-2 years of relevant experience in cloud technologies, scripting, or IT operations, including internship, coursework, personal projects, or professional experience
- Cursory or working knowledge of core AWS services, such as EC2, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch
- Basic proficiency in Python for scripting and task automation
- Familiarity with GitHub and core Git workflows, including clone, commit, push, pull, branch, and pull request
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and promptly report progress, interruptions, or unexpected issues
- Comfortable asking questions and escalating issues rather than letting them stall silently
- Eagerness to learn cloud automation tools and best practices in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Demonstrated comfort with adopting emerging AI tools and technologies to optimize processes, improve collaboration, and drive operational effectiveness
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Hands-on exposure to cloud operations, automation, DevOps tooling, or related technical support activities
- AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, or similar
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid company holidays
- Hybrid/remote work
- Paid bonding leave for eligible employees
- Employee discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Accident, critical illness, long-term care, and hospital indemnity coverages
- Legal and identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Supplemental life insurances
- Referral bonuses
- Charitable donation matching
- Allowances for eligible roles
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