Manager Cloud Architecture

Vaco by Highspring; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Manager, Cloud Architecture to translate cloud and infrastructure strategy into disciplined execution. You will lead engineers across cloud, identity, and networks, owning operations, cost governance, and security for on-prem and cloud environments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in cloud infra with leadership, Azure proficiency, and a proven ability to drive reliability, DR readiness, and automation while communicating clearly to business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years in cloud infrastructure or network engineering with 2+ in leadership.
• Strong hands-on Azure experience across compute, storage, networking and identity.
• Experience managing IAM, SSO, MFA, and privileged access controls.
• Knowledge of virtualization, storage, data center infra, and DR planning.
• Understanding of networking concepts, cloud connectivity, security architectures.
• Experience with cloud cost management, tagging, and optimization.
• Proven ability to lead teams and communicate tech to business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate cloud and infrastructure strategy into day-to-day execution.
• Lead a team of systems, network, and identity engineers for reliability and security.
• Oversee cloud operations, cost management, governance, and SLAs.
• Drive automation and lifecycle management across platforms.
• Partner with security and business stakeholders to align initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud architecture

Azure

Identity & access management

Security

Cost management

Disaster recovery

Communication

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/IS

Tools

Azure

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

The Manager, Cloud Architecture is responsible for translating the organization's cloud and infrastructure strategy into disciplined, day-to-day execution. Reporting to the Director of Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions, this role leads a team of systems engineers, network engineers, identity engineers, and access management specialists responsible for the reliability, security, and continuous optimization of cloud and on-premises environments.

This is a player-coach leadership role requiring both technical depth and strong operational leadership. The ideal candidate is capable of evaluating architectural decisions, guiding technical direction, and ensuring the team consistently delivers against service levels, operational standards, security requirements, and cost objectives. This leader serves as the Director's primary execution partner and is accountable for overall platform performance, operational excellence, and team success.

Responsibilities

Cloud Platform Management

• Execute the organization's cloud strategy across IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and hybrid environments while ensuring adherence to established architectural standards.
• Own day-to-day cloud operations, including compute, storage, networking, identity services, and cost management, with accountability for platform reliability and service levels.
• Lead cloud financial management by monitoring spend, enforcing governance standards, identifying optimization opportunities, and reporting performance metrics.
• Oversee the operational management of SaaS platforms, ensuring secure integrations, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Drive automation initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and standardize operational processes.

Infrastructure & Systems Engineering

• Manage server, storage, virtualization, and compute environments, ensuring performance, scalability, resilience, and lifecycle management.
• Oversee endpoint management, identity platforms, and access administration while maintaining strong security and least-privilege practices.
• Lead disaster recovery and business continuity planning, including testing, documentation, and operational readiness.
• Partner with network engineering teams to ensure seamless integration between cloud infrastructure, networking, and security architectures.

Identity & Access Management

• Lead identity and access management operations, including user provisioning, role-based access controls, privileged access management, and lifecycle management.
• Oversee single sign‑on, multi‑factor authentication, and enterprise identity platform administration.
• Collaborate with Information Security teams to maintain secure, auditable identity controls aligned with enterprise security strategies.

Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of infrastructure, network, and identity engineers by establishing clear expectations, coaching, and driving accountability.
• Establish and maintain operational processes including incident management, change management, problem management, and capacity planning using IT service management best practices.
• Ensure enterprise monitoring and observability standards are maintained across all infrastructure platforms.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring service providers meet contractual service levels and operational expectations.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to communicate platform health, project status, risks, and strategic initiatives in clear business terms.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Network Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, or network engineering, including at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure, including compute, storage, networking, identity services, and cloud governance.
• Experience managing enterprise identity and access management environments, including single sign‑on, multi‑factor authentication, lifecycle management, and privileged access controls.
• Experience supporting virtualization platforms, enterprise storage solutions, and data center infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, cloud connectivity, segmentation, and modern security architectures.
• Experience leading disaster recovery and business continuity planning, testing, and operational readiness.
• Practical experience with cloud cost management, governance, tagging strategies, and resource optimisation.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, develop talent, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business‑focused outcomes.

Preferred

• Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) certification.
• Identity platform certification (such as Okta Administrator or equivalent).
• Experience with enterprise monitoring, logging, and cloud security platforms.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell, or Ansible.
• Experience supporting organizations with multiple business units, acquisitions, or complex enterprise environments.
• ITIL Foundation or equivalent IT service management certification.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).