Manager IT Hosting & Cloud

Canon EMEA; Amstelveen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canon EMEA is looking for a Cloud Platform Manager in Amstelveen, Netherlands, to oversee development and optimization of cloud platforms. You will ensure service reliability, security, and efficiency, while managing day-to-day operations and vendor relationships.

Ideal candidates will have recognized cloud management qualifications and strong experience in AWS, Azure, or OCI. Leadership skills and the ability to drive cloud innovations are essential for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualifications in Cloud Management or related certification.
• Proven experience managing cloud operations or platform engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS, Microsoft Azure, OCI, Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development, deployment, and ongoing operation of cloud platforms.
• Ensure the reliability and performance of cloud infrastructure and services.
• Implement and maintain best practices for cloud governance and security.

Skills

Cloud Management

AWS

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Cloud Certification (OCI, AWS, MS Azure)

Job description

Job Description

Oversee the delivery, optimisation, and continuous improvement of our cloud platforms. This pivotal role focuses on managing day‑to‑day operations, ensuring platform stability, performance, and scalability, while supporting broader cloud strategy initiatives. Combine strong technical expertise with hands‑on leadership to drive the reliability, security, and efficiency of our cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development, deployment, and ongoing operation of cloud platforms across the organisation.
• Ensure the reliability, performance, and cost‑effectiveness of cloud infrastructure and services.
• Implement and maintain best practices for cloud governance, automation, and security.
• Oversee the performance and reliability of cloud computing systems and maintain and optimise the cloud infrastructure for maximum uptime and efficiency.
• Develop policies and procedures to ensure the security and confidentiality of data and provide technical expertise to the team.
• Work closely with network engineers, system administrators, and other IT staff to monitor and troubleshoot cloud systems.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate service level agreements. Stay up‑to‑date with the latest cloud technologies/trends and implement them to improve operations.
• Manage cloud infrastructure and applications to ensure high availability and performance.
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues that impact cloud services, including network connectivity and security.
• Collaborate with developers and other teams to design and deploy cloud solutions that meet business requirements.
• Implement and enforce security policies and procedures to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.
• Plan and execute disaster recovery procedures to minimize downtime and data loss.
• Optimize cloud costs and resources by identifying and addressing inefficiencies.
• Process compliance: Ensure that operations, projects and programmes are managed in line with Canon processes i.e. finance and budget rules, ‘ways of working’, and J‑SOX governance.
• Quality assurance: Provide a project/program & operational assurance to check that operations/projects/changes remain viable and aligned to the IT and Business strategy and that suitable/acceptable solutions are developed.
• Ensure that all deliverables are measured and of the required quality – after‑care and checking.
• As owner of the EMEA IT infrastructure specific domains, ensure that all Infrastructure components are reliable, stable and functioning without disruptions (available) according to agreed service levels, quality and in an efficient and effective way.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualifications in Cloud Management, or related relevant certification (OCI, AWS, MS Azure).
• Proven experience managing cloud operations or platform engineering in a complex IT environment.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS, Microsoft Azure, OCI, Google Cloud.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills along with several years of experience in cloud operations.
• Stay up‑to‑date with emerging cloud technologies and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts related to cloud services.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other IT teams as needed.

Experience Required

• IT Project & Program governance.
• Domain expertise (Hosting & Cloud, Network & Security).
• Mature Business knowledge at all levels across EMEA (HQ, RSO, NSO, EMEA entities).
• IT Operational Experience (incl. Supplier management, sustainability, compliance).

Canon Leadership Principles

• Inspires a shared vision.
• Is courageous and has conviction.
• Ensures delivery of the outcome.
• Understands the customer.
• Drives growth and innovation.
• Inspires and motivates others.
• Collaborates building trust‑based relationships.
• Develops self, others and the organisation.

Job Family: IT General

Job grade: 14