8901 - Corp Office West Crk - 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, Virginia, 23238
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About this job
We are seeking a Manager, Cloud Engineering, and DevSecOps who is passionate about delivering technology products and platforms across the organization. The Manager's primary responsibility is to partner with their business areas and provide technology solutions and services that help deliver CarMax's strategic mission and plans. This includes development of long and short-term technology solutions that address business goals and deliver improved profitability, efficiency, and an unrivaled customer experience.
What you will do - Essential Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of engineers responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's cloud infrastructure and platform - Private/Hybrid/PublicDevelop and execute strategies to optimize the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of the private cloud platform, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Drive the adoption of best practices in private cloud architecture, deployment, and operations, including the use of automation, monitoring, and performance optimization techniques.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and secure cloud solutions.Define and enforce private cloud governance and security policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and mitigate potential risks.Continuously evaluate emerging cloud technologies and industry trends and make recommendations for their integration into the existing infrastructure.Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team, encouraging professional development and knowledge sharing.Manage relationships with service providers and other external vendors, ensuring effective partnerships and maximizing value from vendor solutions.Monitor and analyze infrastructure performance, availability, and cost, and implement optimization strategies to achieve operational excellence.Design and implement a security first approach to all new design and architecture adhering to DevSecOps principles.Provide technical leadership and guidance, mentoring team members and promoting a culture of excellence in cloud engineering practices.Tech Stack:
Required Experience/Knowledge:
Virtualization - VMWare (ESX), Nutanix Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV)Nutanix - Flow, Nutanix Kubernetes Engine, Lifecycle Management, Prism CentralAutomation - Ansible Automation Platform, AWX, Terraform, GitHub/Azure DevOpsLinux - Red Hat Enterprise LinuxDirectory Services - Windows Active Directory, Azure Active DirectoryContainers - Docker, Rancher, and Kubernetes
Nice to have :
Telemetry & Monitoring - Grafana, Prometheus, ZabbixMicrosoft legacy stack - Microsoft IIS, Microsoft MSMQBackup - Veeam Backup & ProtectionEFT - GlobalScape EFTOS templates & security hardeningCMDB - NetBoxNginx, MetalLB
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related Technology field or equivalent experience5+ years of work experience
Purpose of the role
The Manager for Cloud Platform Engineering will lead a team of advanced and entry level engineers to help enable CarMax's Cloud technology journey using a security first approach. As a leader within the organization, you will be results-oriented, data-driven, and have a proven track record in influencing outcomes without direct decision-making authority. The Manager will be comfortable guiding teams to build a robust CI/CD pipeline along with in-depth knowledge of tools and Technologies listed above.
The Manager will lead a team of associates by setting performance standards and motivating associates to perform quality work. The Manager is responsible for identifying high performing talent, gaps in talent, and train and develops associates to close the gaps.
Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of one of the following locations and have a Hybrid work arrangement:
Dallas, TX Technology HubRichmond, VA Technology Innovation Center
Work Authorization : Candidates must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will be considered for this specific role
About CarMax
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation's largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.