Cloud Engineer I

The Cloud Engineer I is an early-career engineering role responsible for supporting the design, deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization’s cloud infrastructure and platform services. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, this role assists with provisioning cloud resources, automating operational tasks, monitoring system health, supporting incident response, and maintaining secure, reliable cloud environments.

The Cloud Engineer I partners with Infrastructure, Software Engineering, Information Security, Enterprise Applications, and Architecture teams to help deliver scalable cloud solutions that improve operational efficiency, system reliability, and developer productivity while building foundational cloud engineering expertise across modern cloud platforms, automation, and operational excellence.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cloud Infrastructure Operations

• Assist with provisioning, configuring, and maintaining cloud infrastructure in support of enterprise applications and services

• Perform routine operational activities to ensure cloud environments remain secure, available, and performant

• Support cloud resource lifecycle management, including deployments, updates, and decommissioning

• Monitor cloud environments and respond to operational alerts under guidance

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

• Contribute to infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation

• Support automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency and consistency

• Participate in maintaining reusable deployment templates and configuration standards

Monitoring, Reliability & Support

• Assist in monitoring cloud services, system performance, and platform health

• Participate in troubleshooting infrastructure issues and production incidents

• Help document root cause findings and corrective actions following operational events

• Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities

Security & Compliance

• Follow established cloud security standards, identity and access management practices, and organizational policies

• Assist with vulnerability remediation, patch management, and security updates

• Support compliance initiatives through documentation and execution of operational controls

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with software engineers, infrastructure teams, security engineers, and other technical partners to support cloud-based solutions

• Document technical procedures, operational runbooks, and standard operating practices

• Participate in code reviews, team knowledge sharing, and continuous learning opportunities

• Continuously build cloud engineering knowledge through hands-on experience, certifications, and professional development

Success in this Role

Success in this role is demonstrated by consistently delivering high-quality technical work, building foundational cloud engineering expertise, and contributing to stable, secure, and reliable cloud operations. Successful incumbents proactively learn new technologies, collaborate effectively across teams, demonstrate ownership of assigned work, and continuously improve their technical capabilities while supporting enterprise cloud initiatives.

• Foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts and public cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform

* Basic understanding of cloud networking, compute, storage, identity and access management, and virtualization

• Basic understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud monitoring, DevOps, and Platform Engineering concepts

• Familiarity with cloud security principles and operational best practices

Technical Skills

• Supports cloud infrastructure deployment and configuration

• Assists with infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code tools

• Performs basic troubleshooting of cloud infrastructure and platform services

• Documents operational procedures and technical configurations

• Supports monitoring, alerting, patching, and cloud operations

Cognitive & Problem-Solving Abilities

• Demonstrates analytical thinking and attention to detail

• Learns new technologies and engineering concepts quickly

• Applies sound judgment when resolving routine technical issues

• Identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency

• Demonstrates curiosity and a continuous learning mindset

Collaboration & Influence

• Works effectively within cross-functional engineering teams

• Communicates technical information clearly with teammates

• Seeks guidance appropriately while progressively working more independently

• Builds positive working relationships across Technology & Product

Execution & Ownership

• Delivers quality work within established priorities and timelines

• Demonstrates accountability for assigned tasks and deliverables

• Adapts effectively to changing priorities and business needs

• Demonstrates initiative while developing cloud engineering expertise

Education, Certification and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

• 0-2+ years of relevant cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, DevOps, or technology experience

• Foundational knowledge of cloud computing principles and enterprise infrastructure technologies

• Foundational knowledge of networking, virtualization, storage, operating systems, and cloud infrastructure principles

Preferred

• Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on experience supporting cloud infrastructure, Platform Engineering, or DevOps environments

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Google Cloud Digital Leader, or comparable foundational cloud certification

• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar technologies), scripting, source control (Git), or CI/CD concepts through coursework, internships, certifications, or hands-on projects

• Experience using Linux and/or Windows server operating systems

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions - BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit - and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.