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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Sonic Automotive - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Franchise - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Application Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Linux System Administration, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Security Information and Event Management, Software Deployment, Virtual Machines, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Amazon Relational Database Service, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Bicep, Azure AKS, Route53, Cloud Optimization, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Docker - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/SonicAutomotive/744000135277470-it-cloud-engineer?oga=true ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent 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 ## Description 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., 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. 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