Junior Cloud Engineer

As a Junior Cloud Engineer, you will analyze, design, implement, and manage PPG's Alibaba cloud environment and supporting infrastructure. This role will exist within the Cloud Architecture / Services team within PPG's Cloud Center of Excellence. It aligns with PPG's Cloud Only strategy by offering you hands-on experience managing, monitoring, and optimizing cloud infrastructure and services. You will gain practical knowledge of cloud platforms, automation tools, and operational best practices in a dynamic enterprise environment. You will support PPG's Corporate Functions and Strategic Business Units (SBU's) worldwide. You will be reporting to IT Infrastructure Manager.

Main Responsibilities

Support the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of our Alibaba cloud infrastructure and services.

Contribute to the enhancement of PPG's Alibaba Cloud platform, including core IT infrastructure shared services, by implementing self-service capabilities and automating resource deployment.

Collaborate with cloud architects, security architects, and frontline IT teams to ensure solutions meet business and IT needs.

Demonstrate a passion for learning, keeping up to date on technical advancements, and industry trends.

Develop skills in cloud cost management, security compliance, and automation.

Qualifications

One year of experience working within Aliyun or Alibaba Cloud Console.

The ability to speak Mandarin is bonus for this role.

Basic understanding of Alibaba cloud networking.

Familiarity with Alibaba Policy or principle of least privilege via IAM.

Familiarity with cloud automation tools (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, Ansible) or scripting languages (Powershell, Python, Bash) are considered a plus.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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