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

 Compensation  in USD.

️ Benefits  include paid time off (PTO).

 Work Environment:  Fully remote work environment.

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