IT Cloud Engineer

Sonic Automotive

IT Cloud Engineer

Charlotte, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Position Summary

    We are seeking a highly skilled IT Cloud Engineer with expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) , Microsoft Azure , and DevOps practices to design, implement, automate, and support cloud-based infrastructure and application deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building scalable, secure, and highly available cloud environments while driving infrastructure automation, CI/CD adoption, and operational excellence across multi-cloud platforms.

    Key Responsibilities

    Cloud Infrastructure Management

    • Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure within AWS and Azure environments.

    • Implement scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud architectures.

    • Monitor cloud resource utilization and optimize performance, availability, and cost.

    • Manage virtual networks, storage solutions, compute resources, and cloud security controls.

    • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as:

      • Terraform
      • AWS CloudFormation
      • Azure Bicep/ARM Templates
    • Streamline operational workflows through scripting and automation.

    Security & Compliance

    • Implement cloud security best practices, including IAM, RBAC, encryption, and network security.
    • Monitor and remediate vulnerabilities within cloud environments.
    • Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
    • Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

    Monitoring & Operations

    • Configure and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.
    • Troubleshoot infrastructure, application, and deployment issues.
    • Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative measures.
    • Participate in on-call support and incident response activities as required.

    Collaboration & Technical Leadership

    • Partner with development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business teams to deliver cloud solutions.
    • Provide technical guidance on cloud architecture and DevOps best practices.
    • Document cloud environments, operational procedures, and deployment standards.

    Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

    Success Metrics

    • Cloud environment uptime and reliability
    • Deployment frequency and success rate
    • Reduction in manual operational tasks through automation
    • Security compliance and audit readiness
    • Cloud cost optimization and resource efficiency
    • Incident response and resolution effectiveness
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications

    Education

    • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

    Experience

    • 3–7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, systems administration, or DevOps roles.
    • Hands-on experience managing AWS and Azure cloud environments.
    • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
    • Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure.

    Technical Skills

    AWS

    • EC2, VPC, S3, RDS
    • IAM
    • CloudWatch
    • Route 53
    • Lambda
    • ECS/EKS
    • AWS Backup

    Azure

    • Azure Virtual Machines
    • Azure Virtual Network
    • Azure Storage
    • Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
    • Azure Monitor
    • Azure App Services
    • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

    DevOps & Automation

    • Azure DevOps
    • Git/GitHub
    • Terraform
    • CloudFormation
    • PowerShell
    • Python
    • Bash scripting

    Containers & Orchestration

    • Docker
    • Kubernetes (AKS/EKS)

    Monitoring & Security

    • SIEM integration
    • Vulnerability management
    • Identity and access management
    • Logging and observability platforms

    Preferred Qualifications

    Certifications

    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional
    • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
    • Terraform Associate Certification
    • Kubernetes Certifications (CKA/CKAD)

    Additional Experience

    • Multi-cloud architecture design
    • Hybrid cloud environments
    • Windows and Linux administration
    • Enterprise networking and security
    • FinOps and cloud cost optimization

    Key Competencies

    • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
    • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
    • Continuous improvement mindset
    • Strong documentation and organizational skills

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  • Industry
    Retail