Technical Analyst

Lead Assistant Manager

Job Description: Technical Analyst

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Technical Analyst with strong expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and additional proficiency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The Technical Analyst will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution. This position involves analyzing system requirements, designing scalable cloud-based solutions, and ensuring the alignment of cloud infrastructure with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into actionable technical solutions. You should be highly proficient in cloud infrastructure analysis, solution design, security compliance, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Technical Analysis

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements, processes, and objectives.
• Translate business needs into cloud infrastructure requirements and workflows.
• Conduct impact analysis, gap analysis, and feasibility studies for cloud adoption and migration.
• Document technical specifications, architectural decisions, and solution blueprints.

Cloud Infrastructure (AWS Priority)

• Design, analyze, and optimize cloud-based infrastructure primarily on AWS.
• Work with services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFront, IAM, ECS, EKS, CloudWatch, and VPC.
• Ensure cost optimization, scalability, and high availability of AWS infrastructure.
• Conduct performance analysis and recommend improvements for system reliability.
• Support cloud-native application design, deployment, and maintenance.

GCP and Azure (Good-to-Have)

• Assist in projects involving Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services like BigQuery, GKE, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Storage.
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure services including VMs, Blob Storage, Azure Functions, and AKS is a plus.

System Integration & Automation

• Analyze and recommend integrations between cloud and on-premises systems.
• Work closely with DevOps engineers to improve CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Support API integrations, data flows, and service-to-service communication across platforms.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure AWS architectures adhere to security best practices and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
• Implement IAM policies, encryption, monitoring, and logging mechanisms.
• Conduct security risk analysis and recommend mitigation strategies.

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with architects, engineers, and project managers to ensure smooth execution.
• Support teams in troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges.
• Provide insights to management on cloud infrastructure costs, risks, and optimizations.
• Train junior analysts or stakeholders in understanding AWS/GCP services.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Strong expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, ECS, EKS, CloudFormation, CloudTrail, CloudWatch).
• Good understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as GKE, BigQuery, Cloud Functions, and Pub/Sub.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Azure preferred.
• Proficiency in Linux/Windows system administration.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL, DynamoDB, BigQuery).
• Experience in network analysis, VPC design, and security hardening.

Analytical & Business Skills

• Strong requirements gathering and analysis skills.
• Ability to bridge business and technical teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and security.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Certifications (Preferred)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional.
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or DevOps Engineer.
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect (good-to-have).
• ITIL or Business Analysis certifications (bonus).

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.

Professional Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in a technical analyst, cloud engineer, or solution analyst role.
• Hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure analysis, optimization, and migration.
• Experience with AWS CloudFormation/Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Exposure to DevOps, monitoring tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Proactive and self-driven attitude.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team.

Key Deliverables

• Technical analysis documents mapping business requirements to AWS/GCP solutions.
• Cloud infrastructure designs and optimization reports.
• Documentation of security, compliance, and performance evaluations.
• Continuous improvements and recommendations for cost savings and scalability.
• Support for migration and integration projects across AWS/GCP.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Progression to Cloud Solution Architect or Technical Architect roles.
• Opportunity to specialize in multi-cloud solutions (AWS GCP Azure).
• Exposure to AI/ML, Data Analytics, and Cloud-Native DevOps