IT Cloud Engineer

Sonic Automotive

$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 3-7+ years of experience in cloud engineering or DevOps.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure management.
  • Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using IaC tools.
  • Implement cloud security best practices and monitor vulnerabilities.
  • Support disaster recovery and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis across cloud environments.

Benefits

  • Participation in cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
  • Opportunities for technical guidance and collaboration across teams.
  • Access to professional development and certification resources.
  • Flexible work environment to support performance and productivity.
Full Job Description
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

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


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