Incorporated 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 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
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
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 3-7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, systems administration, or DevOps roles
- Hands-on experience managing AWS cloud environments (EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, Route 53, Lambda, CloudWatch, ECS/EKS, AWS Backup)
- Hands-on experience managing Microsoft Azure environments (Virtual Machines, Virtual Network, Storage, Entra ID/Azure AD, Monitor, App Services, AKS)
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
- Infrastructure as Code expertise: Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Bicep/ARM Templates
- Scripting and automation skills: PowerShell, Python, Bash
- Container and orchestration experience: Docker and Kubernetes (AKS/EKS)
- Experience with identity, access, and cloud security controls (IAM, RBAC, encryption, network security)
- Monitoring, logging, and observability experience including SIEM integration and vulnerability management
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure and participating in on-call incident response
- Experience with virtual networks, storage solutions, compute resources, and cloud cost optimization
- Azure DevOps, Git/GitHub proficiency
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Administrator/DevOps, Terraform Associate, or Kubernetes certifications
- Experience with multi-cloud architecture, hybrid cloud, Windows and Linux administration, enterprise networking, and FinOps
What We Do
Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 500 company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is on a quest to become the most valuable diversified automotive retail and service brand in America. Our Company culture thrives on creating, innovating, and providing industry-leading guest experiences, driven by strategic investments in technology, teammates, and ideas that ultimately fulfill ownership dreams, enrich lives, and deliver happiness to our guests and teammates. As one of the largest automotive and powersports retailers in America, we are committed to delivering on this goal while pursuing expansive growth and taking progressive measures to be the leader in these categories. Our new platforms, programs, and people are set to drive the next generation of automotive and powersports guest experiences.
