Manager, Cloud Operations & Engineering

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Carolina is seeking a Manager of Cloud Operations and Engineering to drive the transition to modern infrastructure. This full-time role involves leading an infrastructure team, promoting innovation, and optimizing cloud operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in IT infrastructure and cloud systems, along with necessary certifications. Join us to empower teams in achieving the organization’s goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT infrastructure, including 3+ years in cloud operations and 2+ years in leadership.
• Certifications in AWS Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS SysOps Administrator, and FinOps Practitioner.
• Deep expertise in hybrid infrastructure models.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing infrastructure team.
• Align infrastructure strategy with business goals.
• Champion automation to streamline delivery.

Skills

Leadership and mentorship

Cloud-native transformation

Infrastructure optimization

Automation and DevOps practices

Disaster recovery

Security and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch)

Windows Server

Linux

Active Directory

VMware vSphere

NAS storage

Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Job description

The Manager of Cloud Operations and Engineering is a strategic leader responsible for driving the organization's transition to modern infrastructure platforms. This role builds a resilient, scalable, and secure foundation that aligns with enterprise goals and supports evolving business needs. By integrating cloud and legacy systems, the manager enhances service reliability, fosters innovation, and promotes a high-performance culture across hybrid environments. The position plays a key role in enabling operational excellence, agility, and risk mitigation, empowering teams to deliver measurable outcomes that advance the organization's mission.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing infrastructure team, fostering growth and accountability.
• Align infrastructure strategy with business goals through cross-functional collaboration.
• Promote a culture of innovation, secure-by-design principles, and operational transparency.
• Drive cloud-native transformation to enhance agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Oversee legacy system modernization and hybrid environment management.
• Optimize cloud operations for performance, resilience, and financial stewardship.
• Champion automation and DevOps practices to streamline delivery and reduce manual effort.
• Enhance disaster recovery and business continuity through resilience engineering.
• Embed security and compliance into infrastructure operations to meet regulatory standards.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in IT infrastructure, including 3+ years in cloud operations and 2+ years in leadership.
• Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS SysOps Administrator, FinOps Practitioner; Azure and VMware certifications a plus.
• Deep expertise in AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch) and hybrid infrastructure models.
• Strong background in Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, VMware vSphere, and NAS storage.
• Proficient in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash) and automation for infrastructure operations.
• Experience with cloud-based disaster recovery, observability tools, and cloud security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CSA).

Seniority level

• Mid–Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Banking