Senior Cloud Engineer (On-site Work Schedule)

Parts Town • Addison, IL

50d • $121,266 - $162,255 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you will be at the forefront of automating, optimizing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure to ensure it is scalable, secure, and efficient. You will implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, streamline CI/CD pipelines, and lead efforts to enhance cloud operations through automation and monitoring. Your role will involve close collaboration with development teams to ensure seamless integration of new services and continuous delivery, while also maintaining high availability and disaster resilience. You'll drive cloud cost optimization, enforce security compliance, and mentor teams on DevOps best practices.

Requirements

• You have 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering, with a proven track record of managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines in a fast-paced environment
• You are proficient with cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Azure, and experience with AWS or Google Cloud
• You have expertise in CI/CD pipeline automation, using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
• You have strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Packer, with a focus on modular and reusable code
• You are hands-on with containerization and orchestration tools, especially Docker and Kubernetes, including cluster administration
• You possess a deep understanding of cloud networking, including VPCs, subnets, load balancing, and security configurations
• You are experienced in cloud security, including IAM, encryption, and security group management, as well as familiarity with SAST/DAST tools
• You are proficient in cloud monitoring and logging tools, such as ELK Stack, Datadog, and New Relic, for proactive infrastructure management
• You have a strong background in configuration management, secrets management, and ITSM practices (Change, Knowledge & Incident Management)

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth integration and deployment processes
• Develop and manage scalable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and security, including capacity planning and disaster recovery
• Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring efficient orchestration and scaling
• Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure using advanced logging and monitoring tools, setting up alerts and ensuring rapid incident response
• Collaborate with development teams to implement microservices and event-driven architectures that align with DevOps principles
• Lead efforts to enforce cloud security practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Evangelize DevOps culture across the organization, providing training and support to teams on best practices and tooling.

Benefits

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Hybrid Work schedule
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away - don't worry, we've got you covered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees