Cloud Engineer

Summary

Designs, implements, and manages secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure across AWS and Microsoft Azure. Possesses deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), cross-account architecture, and centralized enterprise governance (AWS Organizations and Azure Management Groups). Driven by automation, continuous monitoring, and strict cloud cost optimization to ensure resilient, high-performance environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitors cloud system performance, availability, compliance, and security using cloud-native or third-party monitoring tools.
• Designs and implements cross-account architectures, landing zones, and enterprise governance using frameworks like AWS Organizations and Azure Management Groups.
• Works with application teams to design and implement backup, disaster recovery, high availability, and failover strategies across Azure and AWS environments to ensure business continuity and resilience.
• Regularly reviews and optimizes cloud resources, configurations, and policies to align with cloud best practices, cost optimization, governance, and security requirements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including developers, network engineers, cybersecurity teams, and IT administrators to support enterprise cloud initiatives and operational excellence.
• Provides guidance on migrating on-premises systems to Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
• Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for Azure and AWS-related architecture, operations, troubleshooting, and cloud service inquiries.
• Maintains comprehensive documentation for cloud architecture, configurations, operational processes, standards, and procedures.
• Leads the effort in infrastructure automation, provisioning, and configuration management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Architects and maintains secure identity management, IAM roles, and access control models (e.g., Cognito, Azure AD/Entra ID) across multi-account environments.
• Participates in cloud capacity planning, cost management, and performance tuning initiatives to improve scalability and operational efficiency.

Additional Responsibilities

• Regularly audits and ensures adherence to governance policies set by the Azure/AWS Governance team (e.g., cost management, resource tagging).
• Supports the team in defining and updating governance strategies.
• Coordinates activities with other IT teams as needed.
• Proposes innovative solutions by approaching problems with curiosity and open mindedness, using existing information and vendor resources to their fullest potential.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design solutions that meet business requirements.
• Supports Subaru’s values by living out the Subaru Love Promise and supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology (IT), or a related field required Or H.S. Diploma and equivalent experience in lieu of degree required
• 6-8 years of relevant experience required
• 4-6 years of Azure/AWS administration experience required
• Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing AWS/Azure environments.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Familiarity with scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Knowledge and experience in cloud native monitoring tools and/or Datadog.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Capable of working independently as a self-starter who performs initiatives that provide solutions for business requirements.
• Ability to perform effective troubleshooting in the Cloud environment.
• Ability to respond to complex technical challenges by coordinating resources to devise effective solutions, and to escalate on-going technical issues if needed.
• Ability to initiate activities to maintain and update knowledge of emerging IT trends.
• Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Preferred.