Enthusiast Auto Holdings
Cloud Infrastructure Architect (AWS & Linux)
Enthusiast Auto Holdings, Wadsworth, Ohio, us, 44282
Enthusiast Auto Holdings (EAH) is one of the largest specialty e-commerce companies in the automotive aftermarket industry. EAH designs, produces, and sells proprietary parts and kits for a rapidly growing number of automobile makes and models, and it partners with hundreds of other performance brands to bring the enthusiast community a diverse range of automotive products. EAH encompasses 8 exciting, innovative and well recognized corporate banners: ECS Tuning, Turner Motorsport, Rennline, Pelican Parts, Texas Speed & Performance, Z1 Motorsports, RCI Offroad, and Evannex.
EAH is a customer centric, fast paced, collaborative enterprise that rewards quality of work, careful planning, attention to detail, and delivery of exceptional support to our customers, executives, managers and employees.
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Architect specializing in AWS and Linux to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our cloud infrastructure. You will play a crucial role in driving our cloud strategy, ensuring the performance, scalability, and security of our AWS environment. This is an opportunity to leverage your expertise in AWS services and Linux systems to deliver a robust and efficient technology backbone for our 600-person organization.
Responsibilities:
Cloud Architecture & Operations
Design, implement, and manage the architecture of our AWS cloud environment, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and cost-effectiveness.Oversee daily operations of our infrastructure, providing guidance and escalation support to our TechOps and DevOps teams.Drive cost optimization initiatives, leveraging tools like AWS Billing and reporting to identify savings opportunities.Collaborate with the DevOps team to design and implement scalable and resilient application architectures utilizing Linux and AWS.Mentor and guide team members, fostering knowledge sharing, and ensuring adherence to best practices.Infrastructure Automation & Monitoring
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Ansible to enable consistent and repeatable deployments.Implement monitoring and alerting solutions, such as Zenoss, to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues.Optimize application performance using AWS services like Elasticache and Elasticsearch.Ensure compliance with security standards, such as PCI DSS, by leveraging tools like Tenable ASV.Requirements
Must-Have Technical Expertise (Advanced-Level)
Amazon Web Services (AWS): Deep proficiency in core services, including EC2 (instances, storage, ELB/ALB), Lambda, Route53, and CloudFront.Linux Systems: Extensive experience with Linux (Ubuntu) and VMware Linux VSAN hosts.Infrastructure as Code: Mastery of Ansible for automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.Monitoring & Logging: In-depth knowledge of Zenoss for infrastructure monitoring and log management.Backup & Disaster Recovery: Expertise in using Veeam for AWS backup and recovery.Networking & Security: Familiarity with Cloudflare Enterprise for DDoS protection and AWS WAF/Shield for application security.Search & Discovery: Understanding of Endeca for search and discovery solutions.Hardware: Experience with Dell PowerEdge VSAN Ready Server Firmware and hardware.Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.Deep subject matter expertise in cloud infrastructure architecture, with a focus on AWS and Linux.AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification (preferred).Proven experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing AWS environments for large-scale applications.Strong BASH or Python scripting and automation skills using tools like Ansible.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
EAH is a customer centric, fast paced, collaborative enterprise that rewards quality of work, careful planning, attention to detail, and delivery of exceptional support to our customers, executives, managers and employees.
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Architect specializing in AWS and Linux to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our cloud infrastructure. You will play a crucial role in driving our cloud strategy, ensuring the performance, scalability, and security of our AWS environment. This is an opportunity to leverage your expertise in AWS services and Linux systems to deliver a robust and efficient technology backbone for our 600-person organization.
Responsibilities:
Cloud Architecture & Operations
Design, implement, and manage the architecture of our AWS cloud environment, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and cost-effectiveness.Oversee daily operations of our infrastructure, providing guidance and escalation support to our TechOps and DevOps teams.Drive cost optimization initiatives, leveraging tools like AWS Billing and reporting to identify savings opportunities.Collaborate with the DevOps team to design and implement scalable and resilient application architectures utilizing Linux and AWS.Mentor and guide team members, fostering knowledge sharing, and ensuring adherence to best practices.Infrastructure Automation & Monitoring
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Ansible to enable consistent and repeatable deployments.Implement monitoring and alerting solutions, such as Zenoss, to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues.Optimize application performance using AWS services like Elasticache and Elasticsearch.Ensure compliance with security standards, such as PCI DSS, by leveraging tools like Tenable ASV.Requirements
Must-Have Technical Expertise (Advanced-Level)
Amazon Web Services (AWS): Deep proficiency in core services, including EC2 (instances, storage, ELB/ALB), Lambda, Route53, and CloudFront.Linux Systems: Extensive experience with Linux (Ubuntu) and VMware Linux VSAN hosts.Infrastructure as Code: Mastery of Ansible for automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.Monitoring & Logging: In-depth knowledge of Zenoss for infrastructure monitoring and log management.Backup & Disaster Recovery: Expertise in using Veeam for AWS backup and recovery.Networking & Security: Familiarity with Cloudflare Enterprise for DDoS protection and AWS WAF/Shield for application security.Search & Discovery: Understanding of Endeca for search and discovery solutions.Hardware: Experience with Dell PowerEdge VSAN Ready Server Firmware and hardware.Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.Deep subject matter expertise in cloud infrastructure architecture, with a focus on AWS and Linux.AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional certification (preferred).Proven experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing AWS environments for large-scale applications.Strong BASH or Python scripting and automation skills using tools like Ansible.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.