AI-Driven Infrastructure & Cloud Operations Lead

Aculocity; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with match

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Aculocity is seeking an experienced Infrastructure and Cloud Operations Lead in the United States to oversee IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, identity, networks, and end-user services. The role requires hands-on leadership, incident management, and a disciplined operating model across a global manufacturing environment.

You will champion AI-enabled tools, drive operational excellence, and partner with Security to ensure compliance and reliability in a fast-paced global setting.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in infrastructure, systems, or IT operations.
• 7+ years in senior, hands-on operational leadership roles.
• Direct ownership of helpdesk and end-user service delivery.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or engineering-heavy environments.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end operational performance across on-premises and cloud infrastructure, identity platforms, networks, and end-user computing.
• Translate executive direction into clear, executable operational plans and manage incidents.
• Apply AI-enabled monitoring, automation, and analytics to improve reliability and outcomes.
• Lead a small team, with up to four direct reports, and build a resilient, scalable operations function.

Skills

Infrastructure leadership

Cloud platforms

Incident management

AI-enabled operations

Team leadership

Tools

AI monitoring tools

Automation platforms

Job description

Aculocity is seeking an experienced Infrastructure and Cloud Operations Lead in the United States to oversee IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, identity, networks, and end-user services. The role requires hands-on leadership, incident management, and a disciplined operating model across a global manufacturing environment.

You will champion AI-enabled tools, drive operational excellence, and partner with Security to ensure compliance and reliability in a fast-paced global setting.