Manager Cloud Ops

Government of Alberta; Village of Alberta Beach; Remote; CAD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government team as a Manager of CloudOps, where you will lead the development of best practices and oversee the operations of cloud environments. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on meaningful challenges that transform public services and positively impact the lives of Albertans. You will manage OpenShift clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability while fostering collaboration across teams. If you are passionate about cloud technology and looking to make a difference in a diverse and inclusive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in CloudOps or related fields.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of best practices for cloud capabilities.
• Manage OpenShift clusters ensuring performance and scalability.

Skills

CloudOps

Agile Digital Delivery

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

University Degree in Computer Science or IT

Two-Year Diploma in Related Field

One-Year Certificate in Related Field

Tools

Amazon Web Services

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Manager Cloud Ops
Job Requisition ID: 66461
Ministry: Technology and Innovation
Location: Remote across Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 18, 2025
Classification: Manager Zone 2 (M41Z2)
Salary: $3,241.74 to $4,362.44 bi-weekly ($84,609 - $113,859/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported.

The Digital Design and Delivery (DDD) division within the Ministry of Technology and Innovation (TI) leads the development of the next generation of digital public services for the GoA. DDD partners with other departments to deliver products, platforms and services that are better, faster and easier, through modern user-centered agile processes. DDD offers potential candidates a unique opportunity to work on meaningful challenges that transform government and positively impact Albertans.

The Software Delivery branch within DDD is accountable for the excellence of the technical delivery of software. The branch oversees the technical practices of architecture, CloudOps, DevOps & QA, and software development, and enables product and platform teams by providing access to common capabilities, like cloud services, reusable components, tooling and patterns, and includes application maintenance services (AMS).

The Software Delivery branch is looking for a Manager of CloudOps. This position will report to the Director of CloudOps.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the development of best practices and providing guidelines to ensure the effective and appropriate use of cloud capabilities for product or service delivery.
• Managing and overseeing the operations of OpenShift clusters across both cloud and on-premise environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive seamless integration and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring that platforms, services, and architectures are robust, scalable, and secure.
• Providing regular reports and updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Leading the Cloud Platforms team, aligning its efforts with business objectives, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Offering leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Contributing to team and departmental goals, ensuring alignment with broader ministry and government priorities.
• Overseeing human resource processes, including vacation management, training, and performance evaluations.

Qualifications:

• University degree in a related field such as Computer Science or Information Technology plus a minimum of four (4) years of related progressively responsible experience.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services, Azure or Google Cloud Platform) and experience in ensuring high availability, scalability, and security in cloud services and architectures.
• Experience in CloudOps and user-centred or agile digital delivery.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, with a focus on fostering collaboration and driving continuous improvement.
• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience; or
• A related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or
• A minimum of eight (8) years of related experience.

Assets:

• Proven experience in managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure, including experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift clusters, both in cloud and on-premise environments.
• Experience providing operational and monitoring support to application teams, including troubleshooting issues, optimizing performance, and ensuring seamless operation of cloud-based services and applications.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to automate cloud provisioning, configuration, and management.

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday
Location: Remote across Alberta

This position is eligible for remote work. You must reside in Alberta to work remotely.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

How To Apply:
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Michelle Elliott at [e-mail].