Cloud - Azure Infra Engineer

• About Us:

  CDK Global is a leading provider of cloudbased software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across automotive and related industries. The Companys cloudbased software as a service (SaaS) platform enables dealerships to manage their endtoend business operations including the acquisition sale financing insuring repair and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.

  Position Summary:

  The Azure Cloud Engineer is responsible for supporting the migration of a key CDK application to Azure. The candidate will have experience supporting large scale application migrations from onprem data center(s) into the Azure public cloud.

  Position Responsibilities:

  • Deployment and configuration of cloud environments ensuring that they are automated efficient and resilient.

  • Drive the adoption of infrastructureascode (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform and Ansible.

  • Implement and refine CI/CD pipelines to streamline the delivery and deployment of cloud services.

  • Implement robust cloud security frameworks ensuring that all systems are secure compliant and resilient against threats.

  • Conduct regular security assessments audits and reviews to identify and mitigate risks in the cloud environment.

  • Collaborate with the security team to integrate advanced security measures including encryption IAM and network security.

  • Monitor and analyze the performance of cloud systems identifying opportunities for optimization and cost reduction (FinOps).

  • Develop strategies for efficient cloud resource management ensuring that the cloud infrastructure scales effectively with business growth.

  • Lead efforts and provide handson support to optimize cloud spending working closely with CDK product teams to optimize their cloud spend.

  • Execute postincident reviews with lessons learned applied to improve processes and prevent future issues.

  Position Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.

  • Extensive handson experience (57 years) with Azure cloud platform and a proven track record of leading complex cloud projects.

  • Demonstrated experience in leading and mentoring technical teams with a strong ability to drive results through others.

  • 5 years Handson experience with Azure Policy Microsoft Defender Azure Networking Application Gateway Azure Bastion Azure DDoS protection Front Door and Key Vault

  • 4 years hands on experience with SQL Server Managed Instance Azure SQL Azure Functions Azure Backup App Services Azure Site Recovery AKS Azure Blob Storage and Disk Storage.

  • 7 years of handson experience in cloud engineering and IT infrastructure with a portion of that time in a cloud technology and/or governance role.

  • 6 years serving as an escalation point for complex cloudrelated incidents leading the rapid response and resolution efforts for operational incidents.

  • Expertise in cloud architecture including knowledge of cloudnative services multicloud strategies and hybrid cloud environments. A bonus if you have experience in AWS.

  • Proficiency in scripting and automation tools including Python Bash Terraform and Ansible.

  • Hands on experience with technically supporting public cloud environments (minimum in Azure) including Identity & Access Management development and implementation of security controls cloud forensics implementing cost optimization solutions designing and implementing network solutions including network routing firewalls load balancers bastion hosts and EKS.

  • Strong understanding of cloud security practices compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements. Hands on experience using or integrating with 3rd party security tools (Defender Threat Management Vulnerability Management Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) PIM/PAM SIEM etc.)

  • Advanced problemsolving and analytical skills with a focus on performance optimization and cost management.

  • Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

  • Advanced certifications in cloud platforms (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Azure Administrator Azure Fundamentals Security Engineer Network Engineer etc.) are highly desired.

  • Experience with serverless architectures microservices SQL Server Azure Functions AKS and cloudnative application development.

  • Knowledge of networking concepts including Express Route vNets VPNs CDN load balancers DDoS Protection and Migration Services APP Gateway Traffic Manager Private Link and Azure Firewall Manager.

  Salary: $85K $120K Bonus

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors including but not limited to skills experience certifications and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation offer Medical dental and vision benefits in addition to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401K Matching Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

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