IT Cloud Engineer in Charlotte, NC at Sonic Automotive

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

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

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

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