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For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.
Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.
The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.
The Cloud Engineer I specializing in Azure and AWS is responsible for supporting the design, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure and services. This role focuses on implementing cloud solutions, maintaining cloud environments, and ensuring their reliability and efficiency.
Primary/Key Responsibilities
Assist in the deployment, configuration, and management of cloud resources and services using Azure and AWS.
Monitor cloud infrastructure for performance, availability, and security.
Develop and maintain automation scripts and deployment processes using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or AWS CloudFormation.
Assist in the implementation of CI/CD pipelines to streamline application and infrastructure deployment.
Respond to and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and incidents.
Perform root cause analysis and assist in resolving problems to prevent recurrence.
Implement cloud security measures and assist in maintaining compliance with organizational policies and industry standards.
Support the development and execution of disaster recovery plans.
Create and maintain documentation for cloud infrastructure, configurations, and processes.
Assist in preparing reports on cloud performance, resource utilization, and improvements.
Work closely with other IT and development teams to support cloud-based applications and services.
Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office
30-day notification period preferred
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in cloud engineering or a related role.
Experience with Azure and AWS platforms is preferred.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (or similar) and/or Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals or Associate (or similar).
Basic knowledge of Azure and AWS services, such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Azure Virtual Machines, and Azure Storage.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, AWS CloudFormation).
Understanding of cloud security, networking, and compliance principles.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Good communication and teamwork abilities.
Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch).
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At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible. And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.
Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.
Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.
Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.