Platform / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
SRAM · Chicago, IL · 4 days ago
Information Technology$90k/yrFull-time
Overview Do you love solving hard cloud networking and automation problems, and want to own the infrastructure foundation of an innovative global company with the feel of a startup and an amazing culture? SRAM is seeking a Platform / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to own our cloud network architecture and our infrastructure-as-code foundation. This role sits at the center of everything the platform team runs. You will operate a large multi-account AWS Control Tower organization (40+ accounts), design and evolve the network topology that connects it, and author the Terraform that defines all of it. Everything else the team does, from CI/CD to identity to observability, is built on top of those two pillars. You will join a team of 4, reporting to the IT Director, and help carry forward an active 2026 roadmap centered on network egress centralization and continued IaC maturity, alongside observability and app modernization work. Responsibilities Cloud Networking:Own cloud networking end to end: design and evolve multi-account VPC architecture, transit gateway / centralized egress, Route 53, and cross-account connectivity across a 40+ account AWS Control Tower organizationLead the network egress centralization initiative on the 2026 roadmapInfrastructure as Code:Own infrastructure as code end to end: author and maintain Terraform modules from scratch, including module design, state management, and reusable patterns other engineers build on, not just consuming existing modulesContinue raising the bar on IaC coverage and module quality across the organizationPlatform Governance:Extend AWS multi-account governance (Control Tower, Organizations, IAM) across EC2, RDS, ECS, EKS, and BedrockSupport the observability buildout and the migration of workloads from EC2 to ECSCI/CD and Identity:Build and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines, including OIDC federationAdminister Microsoft Entra SSOInternal Tooling and Partnership:Build, extend, and support internal tooling and services, leveraging AWS Bedrock for inference where applicablePartner closely with engineers across teams to turn infrastructure and networking needs into self-service, well-documented toolingWho Thrives Here:Communicates clearly and generously; writes good docs, explains tradeoffs, and makes teammates' jobs easierGives opinionated, direct guidance but stays genuinely open to pushbackShares context proactively and treats knowledge as something to spread, not hoardIs patient, reliable, and easy to build trust with over the long haul Qualifications 4+ years in cloud infrastructure / platform engineering, with hands-on ownership of production cloud networking (VPC design, routing, egress, cross-account or cross-VPC connectivity) at scaleProven experience authoring and designing Terraform modules from scratch, including module structure, state management, and reuse patterns, not just consuming existing onesProduction AWS experience, ideally within a multi-account / Control Tower organizationHands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD (including OIDC federation) and Microsoft Entra SSO integrationKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Proficiency in Python and Bash, with a bias toward automation over manual toilSolid grounding in identity and access management, secrets management, and observability toolingA code-first, no-lock-in mindsetExperience with AWS Bedrock or similar managed inference services preferredExperience building with AI coding tools (e.g., Claude) as part of your day-to-day workflow preferredPrior EC2-to-ECS migration experience preferredPreferred Certifications:AWS CertifiedHashiCorp Certified: Terraform AssociateCompensation and Benefits:Starting salary range: $90,000 up to $125,000, based on skills and experienceAnnual corporate bonus eligibility based on company and individual performanceBenefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; life and long-term disability insurance; generous paid time off About SRAM SRAM LLC is one of the world's largest suppliers of components to the bike industry. Established in Chicago in 1987, SRAM continues to promote cycling through its products, its advocacy, and its employees who are dedicated to improving the cycling experience. Today, SRAM employs more than 5,000+ employees, in 20+ locations, across 10+ countries. SRAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.