Cloud Engineer

Application Link

Already a Kwik Trip Coworker? Follow this link to apply: myapps.kwiktrip.com

Location

Department 759

Pay Range

$30.13 to $45.20

Shift

Daytime

Compensation & Benefits

Actual pay will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, proficiency for the role, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, Kwik Trip gives 40% of pre‑tax profits back to our coworkers with bonuses ranging from 8‑12% of each coworker’s gross annual wage depending on company profitability and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k, paid time off, and more.

About the Role

Kwik Trip, Inc.’s Network Services Department is seeking a Cloud Engineer with a focus on Azure and Public Cloud Administration.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Cloud Engineer, you will work independently as well as on a team to provide operational support for Kwik Trip’s Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Environments.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Management: Assist in managing Kwik Trip’s public cloud environments on Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
• Terraform Configuration: Write, maintain, and optimize Terraform configurations to automate infrastructure deployment and management in cloud environments.
• Cloud Security: Contribute to the design and implementation of strategies to ensure the security and resiliency of public cloud solutions in Azure and GCP.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve resource and performance issues with new and existing cloud infrastructure.
• Documentation: Create and update comprehensive documentation to ensure repeatability of team processes.
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery: Collaborate with the Availability and Recovery team to design, implement, and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery procedures for Kwik Trip’s Cloud infrastructure.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Set up and manage cloud monitoring, alerting, and reporting.
• Cost Management: Assist with budgeting and chargeback activities related to public cloud services, ensuring cost‑effective use of cloud resources.
• Cloud Solutions Evaluation: Help evaluate new public cloud services and provide recommendations for solutions that align with Kwik Trip’s business needs.
• Vendor/Coworker Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with cloud service vendors and with other departments at Kwik Trip to ensure effective partnerships and support.

Requirements

Education

• Associate’s degree in information systems or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and hands‑on experience in IT or cloud‑related fields.

Experience

• Azure Administration: 1‑2 years of experience OR System Administration: 3‑5 years, with a strong interest in expanding expertise in enterprise‑level cloud management.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot, optimize, and improve cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a high level of performance.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Strong customer service skills, ensuring timely and effective responses to team and business needs.
• A passion for continuous learning and professional development, with a proactive approach to staying current in the cloud technology space.

Preferred Skills

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience using Terraform or other IaC tools to deploy and manage cloud resources.
• Automation: Experience working with PowerShell or other scripting language.
• Cloud Identity Management: Familiarity with Azure EntraID or other identity management systems.
• Networking Knowledge: Understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Agile Methodology: Experience using Jira and working in Agile environments, collaborating in sprint‑based teams to achieve project milestones.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday during daytime business hours, with support outside of business hours as needed. This role includes a rotating on‑call schedule for evenings and weekends. Hybrid work model with required onsite presence during the week.

Company Overview

Kwik Trip, Inc. is a family‑owned, Midwest company, in operation since 1965. We are dedicated to serving our guests and coworkers while treating everyone like family. Along with our award‑winning culture, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about Kwik Trip and our culture.