CDK Global · 2 days ago
Sr. Cloud Systems Engineer (Azure)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $150K/yr
6+ years expCDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers in the automotive industry. The role involves maintaining the Azure Platform architecture, designing governance solutions, and supporting product development teams to ensure security and cost optimization.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining the Azure Platform architecture supporting CDK Public Cloud Governance and product/application adoption
Design/Development of Azure governance solutions (managing security, cost optimization and tech debt)
Develop/maintain/implement cloud platform standards (IAM, tagging, security, account management, networking, DR, database, etc.)
Support product development teams and infrastructure teams in the implementation of governance solutions (security, cost optimization, etc.)
Maintain minimum application deployment standards (governance, cost management and tech deb perspective). Work with infrastructure technical leads to develop and maintain domain standards (database, networking, compute, security, messaging, etc.)
Work with Security to define security requirements and controls, design and implement solutions (ex Defender, Sentinel, Azure Key Vault, etc.) to support overall security of the CDK Azure environment
Work with Infrastructure engineering teams to ensure standards and reference solutions are develop with respect to the domain areas (Data Protection, Disaster Recovery, etc.)
Analyzing complex business and software requirements leading to the selection and implementation of appropriate technical public cloud solutions (ex Secrets Management, Messaging, etc.)
Ensuring the software and development requirements align to the defined public cloud infrastructure service standards
Ensure architecture, process, standards and best practice documentation is current
Optimizing and tuning designs based on performance and root cause analysis
Analysis of existing solutions alignment to infrastructure standards and providing feedback to both evolve and mature the solution
Utilizing your experience and skillset to influence and guide the Infrastructure Services Roadmap
During cloud operational issues, assist product and operational teams to identify root cause and recommend remediation activities
Qualification
Required
6-8 years of Azure experience with majority the following Azure services/capabilities: Compute/DB: VM's, Azure DB, SQL Server MI
Networking: Load Balancing, vNet's, Availability Zones/Regions, WAF/FW, Express Route, VPN, Private Link, DNS, etc
Storage: Block, BLOB, Archive Services, Azure Container Storage, etc
Security: Service Control Policies, IAM, Defender, Sentinel, etc
Cloud FinOps: Azure Advisor, Cost Management & Billing
2-4 years of experience of using data analytics and Azure cost investigative techniques/tools (3rd party FinOps tools, etc.) to identify cost optimization opportunities and working with application teams to achieve those savings identified
3-5 years implementing and managing security controls in an Azure environment. Experience with Azure security capabilities
2-3 years development/scripting experience (Python & Java preferred) leveraging Azure CLI/SDK
2-3 years of experience with Infrastructure as code (ex. Terraform/OpenTofu) and related DevOps tools to facilitate automated application deployments
Broad understanding/experience across full stack infrastructure technologies preferred. Looking for candidates with experience with a minimum of 4 of the following areas and willingness to learn the other areas: Database solutions (SQL/NoSQL), Containerization Solutions (Docker, Kubernetes), DevOps processes and tooling, Message queuing, data streaming and caching solutions (MQ, Kafka), Micro-service architecture, Networking principles and concepts, Disaster Recovery solutions, Development and Implementation of Azure Cost Optimization solutions (rightsizing, storage optimization, etc.), Site Reliability Engineering practices, Experience of working within an Infrastructure team utilizing multi-cloud and Private/Public/Hybrid cloud models, General knowledge of server based operating systems (Windows/Linux) and Web Services (IIS, Apache)
Strong analytical and presentation/communication skills
Experience of designing, optimizing and troubleshooting public cloud platforms associated with large, complex application stacks
Have clear and concise communication and be comfortable working with at all levels in the organization
Preferred
Azure Solutions Administrator/Architect certification along with hands on experience of designing and managing Azure cloud solutions
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K Matching Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
CDK Global
CDK Global is a leading provider of retail technology and software as a service (SaaS) solutions that help dealers and auto manufacturers run their businesses more efficiently, drive improved profitability and create frictionless purchasing and ownership experiences for consumers.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Co-Founder
David Penney
Chief Financial Officer
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