Sr. Manager, Cloud Operations

Davita Inc.; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare management seeks a Sr Manager of Cloud Operations to lead cloud infrastructure optimization. This 100% remote position involves oversight of cloud governance, security compliance, and team development, with a target to expand the current team significantly within the next year.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in IT, 5 years in Cloud Operations Management
• Experience in cloud cost management and governance
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure platform

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud governance framework with engineering teams
• Oversee cloud security and compliance standards
• Manage operational performance and cloud service availability

Skills

Cloud governance

Cost management

Cloud security compliance

Team management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Open Telemetry

Application Performance tools

Azure

Job description

100% remote in US
MUST live in EST or CST states
sponsorshop not available & no c2c companies
Salary: $150,000 + company benefits, pto and 401k

SNAPSHOT:

• Team Size: 4 SREs; goal will be for this person to double the size of the team within the next 365 days.
• MUST have experience managing for a few years and have come from a Solutions Engineering style background.
• MUST have extensive background with Azure Cloud; multi-cloud is a plus.
• Experience with Open Telemetry monitoring tools and Application Performance tools

OVERVIEW:
The Sr Manager of Cloud Operations will lead and optimize the organization's cloud infrastructure. This position will bridge the gap between IT Engineering and IT Operations, focusing on cloud governance, FinOps and security compliance.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

1. Manage cloud governance and strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud governance framework in partnership with engineering and key stakeholders. Establish policies and best practices for cloud resource utilization, access control, and lifecycle management.
2. Maintain cloud security and compliance: Ensure cloud environments meet security standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act by working with Information Security and compliance experts.
3. Ensure operational excellence: Oversee the performance, availability, and reliability of cloud services. Conduct regular audits and assessments of cloud infrastructure
4. Cost Management: Monitor and optimize cloud expenditures to ensure cost-effective use of resources, in collaboration with engineering and finance teams.
5. Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with cloud service providers and negotiate contracts in consultation with technical and procurement teams.
6. Lead with Care: Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of wellness, recognition, and engagement.
7. Lead Risk Management and Incident Response: Develop and maintain cloud-specific disaster recovery and business continuity plans, in partnership with IT and business continuity teams.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in Cloud Operations Management or a similar role.
• Experience in cloud cost management, governance, and compliance
• Microsoft Azure platform and services required
• Open Telemetry & Application Performance tool experience

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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