We are CARIAD, an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun. To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year. We're looking for talented, digital minds like you to help us create code that moves the world. Together with you, we'll build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility. Join us as we shape the future of the car and everyone around it.

Title: Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Managed Services (W2 Contract)

​Role Summary:

• Architect and deploy a secure, scalable, multi-tenant Azure platform
• Use Azure Lighthouse for centralized control and tenant isolation
• Integrate SailPoint IdentityNow for IAM provisioning and lifecycle governance
• Build reusable landing zones and reference architectures
• Collaborate with stakeholders, DevOps, and InfoSec teams to ensure alignment
• Continuously improve architecture using Azure innovations and security trends

• Develop Terraform modules and ARM templates for Azure infrastructure
• Integrate IaC into CI/CD pipelines with full version control and lifecycle automation
• Standardize tagging, naming conventions, and configuration management
• Automate provisioning for shared services, network configurations, and RBAC
• Use security validation tools (e.g., tfsec, Checkov) in all deployment pipelines

• Implement Azure RBAC, PIM, and Zero Trust models across tenants
• Enforce secure access policies (JIT, NSGs, Key Vault secrets)
• Automate security baseline deployments using Defender for Cloud and Sentinel
• Partner with InfoSec and audit teams for reviews, documentation, and compliance

• Manage tenant provisioning workflows and onboarding
• Monitor platform health, logs, metrics, and alerts across environments
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and support BAU operations
• Maintain documentation and support guides

• Follow ITSM best practices for change control and incident resolution
• Conduct RCA for critical issues and implement long-term fixes
• Collaborate in CAB meetings and cross-team escalation paths

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent hands-on experience
• 8+ years in cloud infrastructure or platform engineering
• 4+ years in Microsoft Azure, with experience in multi-tenant or enterprise-scale deployments
• Scripting experience: Powershell
• Strong hands-on expertise in:
• Azure Lighthouse, Terraform, ARM Templates
• CI/CD pipeline integration (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• SailPoint IdentityNow or equivalent IAM platforms
• Azure security (RBAC, PIM, Policies, Key Vault, Zero Trust)
• Familiar with infrastructure security testing (e.g., tfsec, Checkov).
• Experience in regulated industries (automotive, OEMs, or similar) a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently as a contractor
• Certifications (preferred):
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
• AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
• ITIL Foundation Certification

CARIAD, Inc. provides performance based merits and annual bonus along with a competitive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match and defined contribution plan, short and long term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment plans, maternity and non-primary caregiver leave, adoption assistance, employee referral program and vacation and paid holidays. We also offer a unique vehicle lease program that covers registration and insurance fees.