Cloud Engineer

Subaru of America

$115K — $140K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) required.
  • 6-8 years of relevant experience in cloud technology required.
  • 4-6 years of administration experience specifically in Azure or AWS required.
  • Proven experience designing and managing Azure/AWS environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor cloud system performance and security using various tools.
  • Design and implement disaster recovery and high availability strategies across Azure and AWS.
  • Review and optimize cloud resources to adhere to best practices and cost efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support cloud initiatives.
  • Guide migration of on-premises systems to Azure and AWS platforms.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for Azure and AWS architecture and operations.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architecture and processes.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Pension, profit sharing, and 401(k) match.
  • Paid time off and company holidays, including floating holidays and sick leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Vehicle discount programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Summary

Designs, implements, and manages cloud-based infrastructure and applications in Microsoft Azure. Possesses and utilizes deep expertise in Azure services, infrastructure as code, automation, and monitoring, ensuring that our cloud environment is secure, scalable, and cost-efficient.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Monitors cloud system performance, availability, compliance, and security using cloud-native or third-party monitoring tools.
  • Designs and implements backup, disaster recovery, high availability, and failover strategies across Azure and AWS environments to ensure business continuity and resilience.
  • Regularly reviews and optimizes cloud resources, configurations, and policies to align with cloud best practices, cost optimization, governance, and security requirements.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including developers, network engineers, cybersecurity teams, and IT administrators to support enterprise cloud initiatives and operational excellence.
  • Provides guidance on migrating on-premises systems to Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for Azure and AWS-related architecture, operations, troubleshooting, and cloud service inquiries.
  • Maintains comprehensive documentation for cloud architecture, configurations, operational processes, standards, and procedures.
  • Assists with infrastructure automation, provisioning, and configuration management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
  • Participates in cloud capacity planning, cost management, and performance tuning initiatives to improve scalability and operational efficiency.

Additional Responsibilities
  • Regularly audits and ensures adherence to governance policies set by the Azure/AWS Governance team (e.g., cost management, resource tagging).
  • Supports the team in defining and updating governance strategies.
  • Coordinates activities with other IT teams as needed.
  • Proposes innovative solutions by approaching problems with curiosity and open mindedness, using existing information and vendor resources to their fullest potential.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders to design solutions that meet business requirements.
  • Supports Subaru's values by living out the Subaru Love Promise and supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology (IT), or a related field required Or
  • H.S. Diploma and equivalent experience in lieu of degree required
  • 6-8 years of relevant experience required And
  • 4-6 years of Azure/AWS administration experience required
  • Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing Azure/AWS environments.
  • Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
  • Knowledge and experience in cloud native monitoring tools or Datadog.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration.
  • Capable of working independently as a self-starter who performs initiatives that provide solutions for business requirements.
  • Ability to perform effective troubleshooting.
  • Ability to respond to complex technical challenges by coordinating resources to devise effective solutions, and to escalate on-going technical issues if needed.
  • Ability to initiate activities to maintain and update knowledge of emerging IT trends.
  • Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Preferred.


Travel Requirements

Domestic 20%

Driver's License Required?

No

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Hybrid Role - Remote work 2 days per week (after 90 days) [Wednesdays & Fridays]
This position has the potential to be remote for candidates living more than 100 miles from Headquarters Administration in Camden, NJ.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
6+ years of full stack development experience with proven front-end capabilities

Compensation: The recruiting base salary range for this full-time position is $115,700- $140,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Subaru offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) match
• Paid time off, company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Vehicle Discount Programs
Visit our Careers site to learn more about Subaru's total rewards and benefits.

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