Walker & Dunlop is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry. As an Associate Cloud Systems Engineer, you will support daily operations and maintenance of cloud platforms across Azure and AWS, contributing to secure and efficient cloud services and operational stability.
Provision and maintain Azure and AWS cloud resources using approved Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules, automation tools, and operational runbooks
Execute routine cloud platform operations including patching, backups, maintenance activities, and incident response support
Monitor cloud resources and troubleshoot common performance, availability, and operational issues
Contribute improvements to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation processes
Support infrastructure deployment and operational workflows within cloud environments
Follow established security, compliance, tagging, governance, and cost management standards
Document operational procedures, troubleshooting steps, and support processes
Collaborate with engineering and platform teams to support platform reliability and operational efficiency initiatives
Participate in operational readiness, maintenance, and continuous improvement activities
Support cloud monitoring, alerting, and basic automation tasks across enterprise platforms
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered
1+ year of experience in cloud infrastructure, systems administration, DevOps, or related technical roles
Hands-on experience with Azure or AWS cloud fundamentals
Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation
Basic scripting experience using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar languages
Foundational knowledge of cloud infrastructure concepts and platform operations
Understanding of Azure or AWS cloud services and core operational practices
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation tools, and CI/CD concepts
Basic knowledge of cloud security, governance, tagging, and compliance practices
Ability to troubleshoot common cloud infrastructure and operational issues
Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational reliability and process adherence
Effective written and verbal communication skills within technical teams
Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to learn new cloud technologies, tools, and engineering practices
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, infrastructure, and support teams
Ability to show ownership of your work, take on challenges and acknowledge growth opportunities, and demonstrate patience when learning new processes
Courtesy, respect, and thoughtfulness in teaming with colleagues and other stakeholders
Preferred
Familiarity with cloud operations, monitoring, and incident response processes
Relevant cloud certifications in Azure, AWS, or related technologies
Benefits
The opportunity to join one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work winners
Comprehensive benefit options* that have earned Walker & Dunlop the gold level of the 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation™, some of which include:
- Up to 83% subsidized medical payroll deductions
- Competitive dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) + match
- Pre-tax transit and commuting benefits
- A robust health and wellness program – earn cash rewards and gain access to resources that
promote health, engagement, and balance
- Paid maternity and parental leave, as well as other family paid leave programs
- Company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurance
- Health Savings Account and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Career development opportunities
Empowerment and encouragement to give back – volunteer hours and donation matching
Walker & Dunlop is a commercial real estate finance and advisory firm that creates strong capital markets and investment sales capabilities.
