Cloud Engineer

At City Electric Supply, we encourage our people to ask questions, create, discover, and learn.

If you're passionate about what you do and think you can contribute, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement listed. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be exactly what we need to grow and innovate.

Let's build something great together!

About CES:

CES is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe. 

We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognize that technology and data are at the forefront of this. 

Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace. 

To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in... 

Considering applicants who reside in the following states:  AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV, WI.

Summary:

Our global IT team is experiencing an exciting transformation as we move into the cloud. The Cloud Engineer will help drive the successful implementation of secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud environments. They will also be responsible for designing, architecting, and delivering on cloud migration of legacy software as well as advising and implementing serverless technologies to replace on-prem and other legacy software applications or services. The Cloud Engineering team is responsible for maintaining the cloud infrastructure and ensuring that it meets the highest standards including proper security controls, automation and using Infrastructure-as-Code, resiliency, and cost effective serverless models.

• Architect, design and implement cloud infrastructure utilizing Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Migrate networks, services, applications and environments from on-prem data centers to AWS following cloud best practices.
• Automate CI/CD deployments using industry standards with tools like GitLab Runners.
• Collaborate with technical and delivery teams to analyze cloud platform requirements and define technical specifications.
• Assist in updating ops processes to ensure effective support and monitoring of bespoke enterprise-scale cloud environments to ensure high availability and efficient performance.
• Support the resolution of 3rd line incidents and problems relating to cloud platform and Infrastructure.
• Aid in the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
• Write, review, and assure technical documentation such as HLDs, LLDs, Runbooks and Playbooks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and deliver tailored cloud solutions.
• Establish and promote best development standards and practices within the team.

• 2-4 years of experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and platforms is required; familiarity with Azure is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Hands-on experience with AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, routing tables, gateways, firewalls, security groups, and network ACLs.
• Demonstrable experience with Infrastructure-as-Code technologies (e.g., CDK, Terraform).
• Experience with foundational AWS services such as Control Tower, Organizations, and Landing Zones for enterprise frameworks.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, Fargate, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, API Gateway, AppSync, Step Functions, EventBridge, IAM, Cognito, CloudFront, and more.
• Experience with Git/GitLab for version control.

• Experience with TypeScript is preferred.
• Knowledge/experience of JIRA Software and Confluence.
• Experience working in an agile environment and following agile principles.
• Ability to manage and prioritize ticket-based workload along with incoming side requests.
• Proficient in working with non-technical end users, translating technical concepts, and understanding and resolving user issues.

• Strong collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical teams. Able to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Skilled at troubleshooting and resolving cloud infrastructure incidents to minimize downtime.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices, including IAM, network security, and data protection.
• Keeps up with cloud trends and emerging technologies, contributing innovative ideas.
• Focused on delivering high-quality, cost-efficient cloud solutions.

• Competitive Base Salary.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) company match program.
• Telehealth.
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and AD&D Life Insurance paid for by the company.
• Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mental, physical, financial wellness.
• Auto and Home Insurance discount.
• Paid Time Off and 7 paid Holidays.
• Paid Pregnancy, Parental, and Adoption Leave programs.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Training Programs.
• Internal growth opportunities in a fast-growing company.
• In some jurisdictions, state or local laws address sick leave or other leaves of absence. The Company complies with all such laws. This policy shall apply only to the extent it does not conflict with applicable law.

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing.  The employee must be able to lift and move items up to 50 pounds.   

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

EEO Statement 

City Electric Supply (CES) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or other protected class status.  In addition to the federal law requirements, CES complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.  CES also makes reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the ADA.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

Attention Applicants: If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or if you have difficulty accessing or using the online application process and need an alternative method, please contact us at HRServices@cityelectricsupply.com or 1-855-571-2477.

City Electric Supply is a drug free workplace. 

For further information about CES, visit our website at www.cityelectricsupply.com.