IT Cloud Engineer

Company DescriptionIncorporated in 1997, Sonic Automotive, Inc. is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States. We have two operating segments, consisting of franchised dealerships that represent over 25 different new vehicle brands, and EchoPark Automotive, which offers a unique car buying experience in the 1-4 year-old pre-owned vehicle market.Job DescriptionPosition SummaryWe 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 ResponsibilitiesCloud Infrastructure ManagementDesign, 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:TerraformAWS CloudFormationAzure Bicep/ARM TemplatesStreamline operational workflows through scripting and automation.Security & ComplianceImplement 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 & OperationsConfigure 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 LeadershipPartner 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 MetricsCloud environment uptime and reliabilityDeployment frequency and success rateReduction in manual operational tasks through automationSecurity compliance and audit readinessCloud cost optimization and resource efficiencyIncident response and resolution effectivenessQualificationsRequired QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).Experience3–7+ 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 SkillsAWSEC2, VPC, S3, RDSIAMCloudWatchRoute 53LambdaECS/EKSAWS BackupAzureAzure Virtual MachinesAzure Virtual NetworkAzure StorageAzure Active Directory (Entra ID)Azure MonitorAzure App ServicesAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)DevOps & AutomationAzure DevOpsGit/GitHubTerraformCloudFormationPowerShellPythonBash scriptingContainers & OrchestrationDockerKubernetes (AKS/EKS)Monitoring & SecuritySIEM integrationVulnerability managementIdentity and access managementLogging and observability platformsPreferred QualificationsCertificationsAWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or ProfessionalAWS Certified DevOps EngineerMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer ExpertTerraform Associate CertificationKubernetes Certifications (CKA/CKAD)Additional ExperienceMulti-cloud architecture designHybrid cloud environmentsWindows and Linux administrationEnterprise networking and securityFinOps and cloud cost optimizationKey CompetenciesStrong analytical and troubleshooting skillsExcellent communication and collaboration abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentContinuous improvement mindsetStrong documentation and organizational skillsAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Other