Cloud Engineering Analyst

Overview

• World Business Lenders (WBL) is a privately held portfolio lender specializing in real estate-secured business loans for underserved businesses. WBL operates with a fully remote, multinational workforce and an experienced executive leadership team.
• Typically, the work schedule is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, though additional hours may be required based on business needs.

About the Role

• The Cloud Engineer supports the deployment, operation, and maintenance of WBL cloud infrastructure. This entry-level role helps keep environments reliable, secure, and cost-effective under the direction of the Infrastructure & Security Manager. Microsoft Azure and DevOps / Infrastructure-as-Code experience are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Provision and maintain cloud resources using approved configurations and change procedures.

• Support virtual machines, storage, networking, identity permissions, and services that host WBL applications.

• Monitor availability, performance, and resource usage; troubleshoot issues and escalate service disruptions.

• Maintain backups and assist with restore testing and disaster recovery exercises.

• Apply approved patches and security settings; work with Cybersecurity to address vulnerabilities and access issues.

• Use scripts and infrastructure templates to automate repeatable tasks; document and test changes before deployment.

• Track cloud spending, identify unused or oversized resources, and recommend cost improvements.

• Maintain infrastructure records and operating procedures; coordinate deployments and support with development and Help Desk teams.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Strong spoken and written English, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly and write accurate documentation.

• Foundational knowledge of cloud computing, networking, DNS, identity and access management, and Windows or Linux administration.

• Practical exposure to a cloud platform through coursework, labs, personal projects, internships, or employment; prior professional experience is not required.

• Basic scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or a similar language; ability to troubleshoot systematically and follow change procedures.

• Relevant education, technical training, or equivalent demonstrated skills; careful handling of confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on Microsoft Azure exposure, including virtual machines, containers, virtual networks, storage, Azure Monitor, and Microsoft Entra ID.

• Familiarity with Bicep or Terraform, Git, and automated deployment workflows.

• Azure certifications or related training; exposure to application hosting, containers, or cloud cost management.

Remote Work Requirements

• Available during U.S. Eastern business hours. Reliable internet connection, a dedicated workspace, and the ability to work independently and communicate consistently with a distributed team.

Key Performance Measures

• Timely resolution and escalation of assigned issues; reliable deployments and successful restore tests; accurate documentation; completion of security and cost improvement tasks.

Benefits

What We Offer

💰 Compensationin USD.

🏖️ Benefits include paid time off (PTO).

🌍 Work Environment: Fully remote work environment.

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