Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Enthusiast Auto Holdings (EAH) is a highly successful e-commerce company in the automotive aftermarket parts industry. EAH goes to market via nine enthusiast focused websites (banners) - ECS Tuning, Turner Motorsport, Pelican Parts, Rennline, Texas Speed & Performance, Z1 Motorsports, Z1 Off-Road, TEQSPORT, RCI Off-Road and EVANNEX. EAH serves automotive enthusiast customers who are passionate about how their vehicle looks and performs, by providing the parts, content, knowledge and support to make their vehicle come to life. We also serve a global network of specialty installer shops that solve for customers looking for a "Do it For Me" option. EAH’s leadership team has delivered strong organic growth with market-leading profitability. EAH has also completed multiple acquisitions and plans continued expansion of its served markets via acquisition.

EAH is owned and supported by Cortec Group, a premier private equity firm. Cortec has invested millions of dollars to expand EAH’s operations, facilities, technology, and leadership. Among other investments, EAH has recently completed a significant facility expansion at its primary distribution center and is in the process of implementing enterprise-level ERP / WMS / OMS systems.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our Technical Operations team. This role is ideal for IT professionals with hands-on experience who are ready to step into engineering and architecture responsibilities. The right candidate thrives on learning, enjoys solving problems, and approaches challenges with persistence and a can-do attitude. You may not always know the answer right away, but you are driven to find it.

In this role, you’ll design, implement, and optimize solutions across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. You will work with AWS , Azure , Google Cloud , VMware , and enterprise infrastructure platforms to ensure scalable, secure, and resilient operations. Beyond day-to-day administration, you will drive automation, support cloud migrations, and contribute to the modernization of our technology stack.

This role is based at our Enthusiast Auto Holdings (EAH) Headquarters in Wadsworth, Ohio, supporting multiple banners across our portfolio. This position requires being onsite five days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineer and optimize hybrid cloud infrastructure leveraging AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Develop scalable, resilient, and secure solutions to support business growth.
• Lead infrastructure projects including migrations, consolidations, and new deployments.
• Build automation pipelines for provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance using PowerShell, Python, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.
• Streamline system deployments, patching, and compliance.
• Continuously evaluate emerging tools and practices to improve system performance and efficiency.
• Oversee enterprise servers, virtualization (VMware), backup/recovery (Veeam), and endpoint management.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning using Zabbix, NinjaOne, Cloudflare, and cloud-native services.
• Manage identity and access across hybrid environments (Active Directory, Azure AD, Google Workspace).
• Partner with the security team to harden infrastructure, enforce best practices, and support audits.
• Implement disaster recovery, business continuity, and backup strategies across multiple platforms.
• Maintain compliance with data protection and cybersecurity standards.
• Serve as a technical resource for cross-functional teams and mentor junior administrators.
• Partner with leadership to align infrastructure strategy with business objectives.
• Document standards, best practices, and architectural designs to support scaling and knowledge-sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in system administration, cloud platforms, or infrastructure engineering.
• Proven experience with hybrid IT environments, including cloud and on-premises systems.

Technical Skills & Expertise:

• Cloud Platforms: Strong experience with AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, CloudWatch), Azure, and/or Google Cloud.
• Virtualization & Backup: VMware vSphere/ESXi administration; Veeam backup and disaster recovery.
• Infrastructure Automation: PowerShell, Python, Terraform, or ARM templates for provisioning and automation.
• Operating Systems: Advanced administration of Windows Desktop, Windows Server, Linux (Ubuntu, Debian), and macOS.
• Networking: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls, routing, and load balancing.
• Monitoring & Observability: Zabbix, NinjaOne, Cloudflare, and cloud-native monitoring solutions.
• Security Tools: Awareness of endpoint security solutions including Microsoft Defender , KnowBe4 , with a growing understanding of security best practices.
• Collaboration Tools: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Slack, Teams.
• Device Management : Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 , Intune , NinjaOne
• Collaboration & Documentation: Comfortable creating technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and SOPs to support repeatable processes and team knowledge-sharing.
• Mindset: Problem-solver with a passion for learning, innovation, and building scalable solutions.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to provide occasional evening, weekend, or on-call support to ensure continuity of business operations.
• Continuous Learning: Demonstrated eagerness to learn new technologies, certifications, and best practices in infrastructure and cloud.
• Team Engagement: Ability to collaborate effectively with peers, engineers, and architects while contributing to a positive and growth-focused team culture.

Why Join Us?

• Lead initiatives that shape the future of EAH’s hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Gain exposure to enterprise-level platforms and modern automation practices.
• Work with a collaborative, forward-thinking team in a high-growth environment.
• Be part of an organization backed by strong investment and positioned for continued expansion.