Director

Tata Consultancy Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Incentive

Medical Coverage

Family Leave

Insurance Options

Training Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Plan

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services Limited in Philadelphia seeks a Cloud Operations Manager to oversee cloud infrastructure, lead a diverse engineering team, and drive automation with IaC using Terraform. You will shape operational strategy, ensure security and cost controls, and partner with stakeholders to deliver enterprise-scale cloud services.

Experience includes 14+ years in IT with 5+ years in AWS cloud leadership, plus strong governance and collaboration skills in a large enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of IT experience in large enterprises.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing AWS cloud environments and leading cloud operations teams.
• Proven leadership in guiding technical teams and delivering cloud initiatives.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture, AWS services, and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute long-term cloud strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers, providing guidance on operational excellence.
• Automation: Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Security Compliance: Enforce security, compliance standards, and data protection in the cloud.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Ensure 24/7 availability with proactive monitoring and incident response.
• Performance Optimization: Improve application performance for low latency and high availability.
• Cost Optimization: Manage cloud spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Innovation: Evaluate new technologies to improve cloud services.
• Proactive Risk Management: Identify risks and address vulnerabilities proactively.
• Compliance Leadership: Stay updated on GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2; enforce accordingly.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to align cloud ops with goals.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with AWS and vendors for feature adoption and service issues.

Skills

AWS

Program Management

Cloud Architecture

Terraform

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

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.
• Innovation: Regularly evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations to improve cloud services or integrate cutting-edge solutions.
• Proactive Risk Management: Identify potential risks or vulnerabilities in the cloud infrastructure and preemptively address them.
• Compliance Leadership: Stay updated on regulatory changes and enforce adherence to applicable laws and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2).
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to align cloud operations with organizational goals.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with AWS and third-party vendors to leverage new features, resolve service issues, and ensure optimal service agreements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: Total of 14+ years of IT Experience for large enterprises
• Relevant Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience managing AWS cloud environments and leading cloud operations teams.
• Leadership skills: Proven experience in leading and managing technical teams
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of cloud architecture, AWS services and solutions
• Tools & Automation: Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform), and scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.).
• Certifications: AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or DevOps Engineer (preferred).
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with a focus on team collaboration.

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range: $155,000 - $165,000 a year

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Function

TECHNOLOGY

Role

Director

ID

436543

Skills

AWS | Program Management

Salary Range

$155,000 - $165,000

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE