Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands (i.e. operating companies) in the US through a shared services model. These services include, but are not limited to: human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to do business in their local regions while taking advantage of the scale and collective resources of a global enterprise.

SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals. Our associates share in our collective achievements, and we firmly believe that Sonepar is “Powered by Difference.” By driving technology and innovation, enabling paths to success, and caring about our people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career.

 

In the role of Senior Cloud Security Engineer, you will report to the Digital Development Manager and dotted line to the Lead Release Train Engineer (RTE).

 

In this role you will:

• Be proficient in infrastructure provisioning using Terraform in cloud environments.  

• Have extensive experience with Azure cloud services and Kubernetes orchestration.  

• Be familiarity with ArgoCD and Argo workflows is a strong advantage.  

• Have deep knowledge and hands-on experience with Cloud native tools and technologies.  

• Have experience using IAC tools (Terraform etc.) used primarily by DevOps teams to automate various infrastructure tasks. 

• Have a strong background in security tools with a focus on integrating security into CI/CD pipelines. 

• Be proactive in proposing and implementing best practices and driving change across teams.  

• Be involved in system design and operations management, including solution analysis, testing, and integration.  

• Will contributes to creating internal knowledge resources and influencing technical decisions to enhance system resilience and operability in the cloud environment. 

• You will work out of our Dallas, TX or Denver, CO offices, hybrid model.

 

You will be responsible for:

• Responsible for integrating a large Digital Factory comprising more than 100 cross-functional team members including Scrum teams, Product Owners, developers, QAs, and Cloud Specialists.  

• Collaborate within the Cloud team and engage with backend/frontend architects, lead developers, and other stakeholders to drive cloud engineering initiatives.  

• Enhance the existing CI/CD pipeline to prioritize security-first practices and promote security by design principles.  

• Provision and develop cloud-native tools to automate operational tasks and administrative processes.  

• Provide key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting to demonstrate the impact of cloud engineering practices on security and overall risk reduction.  

• Allocate 80% of effort towards building and implementing cloud solutions, with the remaining 20% dedicated to supporting development teams and addressing priority requests. 

 

You will bring with you:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

• You will have a minimum of 5+ years in Security Cloud Engineering

• You will be authorized to work for Sonepar USA n the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

• Background in computer science or a related scientific discipline.  

• Experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) roles.  

• Demonstrates a proactive approach, analytical mindset, and the ability to take ownership of and drive initiatives independently. 

• Proficient in high-level programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, or Python for cloud engineering tasks.  

• Knowledge of Dynamics 365 solutions is a significant advantage.  

• Hands-on experience with public cloud platforms like Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and expertise in microservices architecture.  

• Proficiency in at least two components of the following technology stack: Spring (Java), React, Next.js, GraphQL, Azure. 

• Skilled in setting up and optimizing pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.  

• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written. 

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum and SAFe) and IT Service Management (ITSM) practices in cloud engineering contexts. 

 

 

 

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What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs

 

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

 

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

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Learn more about us and our Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. 

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.