Manager, Cloud Operations & Engineering

Atlantic Partners Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Vice President to drive the transition to modern infrastructure platforms. This strategic leadership role is responsible for optimizing cloud operations and fostering innovation in a hybrid environment. Candidates should have over 7 years in IT infrastructure with proven cloud operations experience, leadership abilities, and relevant certifications. The role is based in Charlotte, NC, and requires strong knowledge of AWS services and operational excellence principles.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing infrastructure team.
• Drive cloud-native transformation to enhance agility and cost-efficiency.
• Champion automation and DevOps practices to streamline delivery.

Skills

Cloud operations

Team leadership

Cloud-native transformation

Automation

Disaster recovery

Financial stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

VMware vSphere

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Job description

Senior Vice President at Atlantic Partners Corporation

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

Strategic Leadership & Team Development

• 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.

Cloud Transformation & Operational Excellence

• 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.

Operational Resilience & Automation Enablement

• 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).

Charlotte, NC