Cloud Operations Manager

KPG99 INC; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KPG99 INC is seeking a Cloud Operations Manager to oversee and optimize our cloud infrastructure in Philadelphia, PA. You will lead a team of cloud engineers, SREs, and networks professionals to deliver scalable infrastructure and automation.

The role requires strong AWS knowledge, leadership, and strategic planning, working with internal teams and external partners to ensure Production Maintainability and cost-efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead cloud teams and align IT with business goals.
• Strong expertise in AWS services and cloud architecture.
• Hands-on experience with IaC tooling and automation practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term cloud strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers and SREs for operational excellence.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Enforce security, compliance, and data protection in the cloud.
• Ensure 24/7 availability through proactive monitoring and incident response.
• Optimize performance, latency, and cost of cloud services.
• Collaborate with PMs, vendors, and stakeholders to define IT operating model.

Skills

Leadership

AWS Expertise

IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation)

CloudCost Management

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Duration : Permanent Role in Philadelphia, PA

Interview Mode : Video

Job Description

Cloud Operations or CloudOps, Program Manager, Delivery Manager, AWS, AWS Certified Solutions Architect

The Cloud Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the operations of our cloud Infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of Cloud Engineers, Service Reliability Engineers (SRE), Network Engineers, Database Administrators to deliver new infrastructure required for new software components

using Infrastructure As a Code (IAC) automation.

Ensure system reliability and scalability, and implement best practices for security, monitoring, and cost management.

This role requires strong technical expertise in AWS services, as well as leadership and strategic planning skills.

The Cloud Operations Manager will partner with Program and Project Managers, Business Project Team, Software Technology Leads, Third-party Vendors, and External Stakeholders to help define IT Operational model,

as well as ensuring proper capabilities are in place for Production Maintainability & Supportability.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute long-term cloud strategy aligned with business objectives, including migration plans, scalability needs, and innovation roadmaps.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers, providing guidance on operational excellence and technical innovation.
• Automation: Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Security Compliance: Enforce strict security measures, compliance standards, and data protection protocols within the cloud environment.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Ensure 24/7 availability of cloud systems through proactive monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously review and enhance application performance, ensuring low latency and high availability.
• Cost Optimization: Monitor and manage cloud spend, identifying opportunities for cost-saving without compromising performance.