AWS Cloud Computing Specialist
In this role, you will help companies seamlessly migrate information and service into the cloud utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS). You will be responsible for supporting the company’s cloud adoption, suggesting operational/security improvements, and promoting additional AWS services that will benefit the company. The Cloud Computing Specialist ensures client satisfaction and uncovers additional areas of AWS consumption/services opportunities.
This opportunity is for early-career starters interested in breaking into the tech industry while gaining real-world experience. We believe in the earn-while-you-learn model, so you will work full-time with an AWS partner company while also participating in NEW's AWS Cloud Apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship is 100% remote and offers small cohorts, learning hands-on from industry experts, certifications, portfolio building, career coaching, mentoring, plus the ability to earn additional credits towards a bachelor's degree. As part of your employment benefits with our partner company, you can complete the apprenticeship at no cost to you.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools, creating/maintaining excel spreadsheets
- Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Ability to analyze data and communicate ideas clearly
- Prior experience with Python or the ability to learn quickly
- Demonstrated interest in IT and/or cloud
Important Note:
- Our apprenticeship is designed to provide a pathway to a successful tech career where opportunities traditionally do not exist. Therefore, we must insist that all applicants have not yet completed their Bachelor’s degree.
Job Responsibilities: May vary based on individual roles. These may include but are not limited to:
- Debug existing software and correct defects.
- Assist in seamless information migration to cloud platform
- Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards
- Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
- Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments, to include Cloud technologies.
- Serve as the cloud platform point-of-contact for reactive post sales cloud platform activities.
- Coordinating customer onboarding company portal and cloud console
- Review Cloud account management & governance best practices for at risk customers
- Uncovering areas of future Cloud growth and position AWS capabilities
- Provide assistance in defining cloud platform account strategy based on company business goals
- Drive services activity & pipeline by understanding customer needs and positioning relevant AWS solutions and services
New Apprenticeship:
In addition to working with one of our partner companies, the right candidate will spend 10-15 hrs per week participating in the New Apprencticeship's AWS Cloud Apprenticeship program. Apprentices receive accelerated Cloud upskilling through expert training, mentoring, and coaching. There is no cost for the apprenticeship program. It is included as a benefit of employment.
Why become an Apprentice:
- As an apprentice, you'll start with a cohort of around ten apprentices and complete the program over 12 months. You will also receive support from top industry coaches and mentors to progress through your personal and professional goals, skills roadmap, while also demonstrating new knowledge and competencies through hands-on application with your portfolio project.
- You'll complete milestones along the way like earning digital certifications to validate your skills, module portfolio projects, individual portfolio projects, while also working with other apprentices to participate in ongoing training and development focused on your professional and technical skills.
- Best of all, you are a contributing member of your cohort team, putting forward ideas, taking on responsibilities, and making choices about how you will make the apprenticeship experience your own all while applying what you learn weekly in your new role.
Interview Process:
- All applicants will go through the New Apprenticeship interview process, which includes an application, a short project (if applying without prior Python experience), and an interview with a graduate of the program.
- Accepted candidates will have an additional interview directly with our partner company's hiring manager
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Will vary depending on hiring company
Schedule:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location