Global Cloud Operations Lead: AWS, Security & Reliability

AutoForm; Zürich; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team environment

World-leading CAE software company

Cutting-edge automotive tech

Job summary

AutoForm, headquartered in Switzerland, invites applications for a Cloud Operations Lead based in Zurich. You will coordinate deployment and operations of AutoForm's cloud offerings, define SLAs and cost structures, and work closely with the Head of R&D and the Executive Committee on cloud strategy, risk and security priorities.

You will lead cloud standards, policies, and operating procedures across teams, align development and IT with external partners, and oversee incident response, security,

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, IT or closely related field.
• Several years of cloud operations, platform operations, or cloud security governance experience.
• Strong AWS knowledge; ability to set standards and drive quality across teams.
• Proven ability to lead through coordination and influence across stakeholders.
• Excellent communication with executives on risk, priorities, and status.
• Experience with Azure/GCP and other cloud providers is a plus; relevant certifications are favorable.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate deployment and operations of AutoForm cloud offerings across the portfolio.
• Define commitments for each cloud product, including SLAs and cost structure.
• Report to Head of R&D and collaborate with the Executive Committee on cloud strategy, risk and security priorities.
• Be the single point of accountability for cloud service readiness: security, reliability, compliance and cost transparency.
• Define and enforce cloud standards, policies, and operating procedures across teams and partners.
• Align Development, IT, Product Management and external partners to deliver secure cloud products.
• Lead incident response, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery planning for cloud environments.
• Establish and run the cloud operating model including ownership, escalation paths, runbooks, and partner collaboration.
• Govern identity and access management; maintain a secure AWS multi-account foundation.
• Coordinate security operations and ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Cloud leadership

AWS knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Cross-team collaboration

Security governance

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Alibaba Cloud

Tencent Cloud

Job description

AutoForm, headquartered in Switzerland, invites applications for a Cloud Operations Lead based in Zurich. You will coordinate deployment and operations of AutoForm's cloud offerings, define SLAs and cost structures, and work closely with the Head of R&D and the Executive Committee on cloud strategy, risk and security priorities.

You will lead cloud standards, policies, and operating procedures across teams, align development and IT with external partners, and oversee incident response, security,