Cloud Infrastructure Engineer II | Multi- Cloud (Azure/AWS)

GM Financial

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Arlington, VA

Why you should apply for a job to GM Financial:

  • 4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 5/5 in supportive management
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • We offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave for our team members to care for and bond with their new family member.
  • Our Women's Inspiration Network (WIN) supports the recruitment, retention and professional development of women across our organization.
  • Our programs provide the support, flexibility and resources for women returning to their careers after a break.
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    About The Role:

    The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer II designs, builds, and maintains scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure to support enterprise workloads. This role covers foundational cloud services-networking, compute, storage, security architecture, identity management, and infrastructure automation.

    Infrastructure Design & Architecture

    • Design and implement AWS and Azure infrastructure solutions, including VPCs, VNets, subnets, route tables, security groups, NACLs, Transit Gateways, ExpressRoute, and VPN/Direct Connect configurations

    • Architect and deploy multi-account/multi-subscription environments using AWS Organizations, Control Tower, Azure Management Groups, and landing zone frameworks

    • Develop hybrid cloud architectures connecting on-premises data centers to AWS and Azure, with knowledge of network topology and connectivity patterns

    • Proficient in AWS IAM and Azure Active Directory, with ability to write roles, policies, and manage identity federation

    • Develop infrastructure blueprints and reference architectures aligned with AWS Well-Architected Framework and Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework principles

    Infrastructure as Code & Automation

    • Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform (required)

    • Build reusable infrastructure modules and templates for standardized deployment patterns

    • Automate routine infrastructure management tasks (patching, backups, resource lifecycle) using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or cloud-native automation tools

    • Maintain infrastructure automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)

    Security & Compliance

    • Apply cloud security best practices, including IAM/AD policies, KMS/Key Vault encryption, security groups, NACLs, and cloud-native security services

    • Ensure infrastructure alignment with compliance frameworks (SOC2, NIST, etc.) and organizational security policies

    • Conduct security assessments and implement remediation strategies for infrastructure vulnerabilities

    • Design secure network architectures with proper segmentation and access controls

    Infrastructure Operations & Optimization

    • Monitor and optimize AWS and Azure infrastructure for performance, reliability, availability, and cost efficiency

    • Manage core services: AWS (EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, EBS, EFS, CloudWatch, Systems Manager), Azure (VMs, VNets, Storage Accounts, SQL Database, Managed Disks, Azure Monitor, Automation)

    • Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies with defined RTOs and RPOs.

    • Conduct root cause analysis on infrastructure incidents and implement preventive measures and alerting mechanisms

    • Perform capacity planning and resource scaling to meet business demands

    Collaboration & Documentation

    • Partner with application, security, and business teams to define infrastructure requirements and deliver solutions

    • Document architecture, standard operating procedures, runbooks, and technical specifications

    • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to peer engineers

    • Participate in on-call rotation for infrastructure support and incident response

    QUALIFICATIONS

    What Makes You A Dream Candidate?

    Knowledge and Skills

    • Strong expertise in AWS and Azure networking services (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, Network Firewall, VPN, Azure VNets, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Azure DNS)

    • Proficiency with Terraform infrastructure as code solutions

    • Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell

    • Deep understanding of network protocols, routing, DNS, DHCP, load balancing, and firewall technologies

    • AWS and/or Azure certifications preferred (e.g., AWS DevOps/Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect/Administrator)

    • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex multi-cloud infrastructure issues

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration

    • Ability to work independently and manage multiple infrastructure projects simultaneously

    • Commitment to infrastructure security, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

    Experience and Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work or military experience required required

    • Master's Degree in a related field preferred

    • 3-5 years of progressive IT experience with a minimum of 1 years' experience in software development, test automation, system administration or infrastructure/operations required

    • 2-3 years of experience in cloud technologies with at least 1 year of project experience with Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar technologies required

    What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

    Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture - an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.

    Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility

    Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office

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    Why you should apply for a job to GM Financial:

  • 4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 5/5 in supportive management
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • We offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave for our team members to care for and bond with their new family member.
  • Our Women's Inspiration Network (WIN) supports the recruitment, retention and professional development of women across our organization.
  • Our programs provide the support, flexibility and resources for women returning to their careers after a break.