Sr. Manager/Director, Engineering - Government Cloud

salesforce; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager to lead their Government Cloud team. This role involves overseeing the design and operation of Salesforce services for government clients, ensuring high reliability and compliance. You will manage cross-cloud initiatives and lead hiring efforts, while also collaborating on innovative solutions that leverage automation and cloud deployment. Join a creative team dedicated to making a positive impact through technology, while enhancing your leadership skills in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of cloud services in the public sector.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a leadership role with a focus on automation and cloud services.
• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience in deploying apps with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead DevOps Engineers on projects for government clients.
• Ensure product delivery using automation to reduce manual work.
• Collaborate on security and operational strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Automation

Kubernetes

Cloud Deployment

Docker

AWS

Linux System Engineering

Scripting (Shell, Python, Golang, Ruby)

Security Management

Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Education

Master’s in Engineering, CS, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Jenkins

Terraform

Splunk

Job description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to avoid duplication of efforts.

Job Category

Software Engineering

Job Details

About Salesforce

We’re Salesforce, the Customer Company, inspiring the future of business with AI, Data, and CRM. We help companies across industries connect with customers in innovative ways and empower our employees to grow and succeed. If you believe in business as a platform for positive change, you’re in the right place.

This candidate must be a U.S. citizen (U.S. born or naturalized), not holding dual citizenship, and willing to complete a U.S. federal government Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) for a Moderate Public Trust position.

Our Government Cloud team is rapidly growing. We are responsible for monitoring services and responding to incidents across Salesforce’s GovCloud environments, ensuring high reliability, security, and compliance. As a Senior Manager, you will oversee the design, development, and operation of Salesforce services supporting government clients, manage cross-cloud initiatives, and lead team hiring and retention efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead DevOps Engineers on projects for government clients.
• Ensure product and project delivery using automation to reduce manual work.
• Collaborate with teams and executives on security and operational strategies.
• Coordinate delivery of large-scale cloud services with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage with customers for ecosystem health and reporting.
• Provide technical guidance on cloud services issues.
• Improve policies, procedures, and technology continuously.
• Interact with industry standards, partners, and auditors.
• Lead by example, fostering team credibility and quality.
• Work effectively with distributed teams.
• Travel domestically as needed.

In this role

• Lead infrastructure projects with a focus on automation, Kubernetes, and cloud deployment.
• Collaborate on automated CI/CD pipelines, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Own areas proactively, demonstrating autonomy and urgency.
• Understand large-scale production infrastructure in third-party clouds.
• Automate governance processes and improve collaboration across infrastructure teams.
• Engage with a creative, innovative team of developers and architects.
• Research and develop new tools as needed.

Requirements

• 7+ years in a leadership role.
• Master’s in Engineering, CS, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years deploying apps with Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, GKE.
• 4+ years in config management (Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Terraform).
• 4+ years working with AWS and Linux system engineering.
• 3+ years handling security for sensitive data/environments (IAM, CI/CD, PKI).
• 4+ years deploying with CI tools (Jenkins, Spinnaker).
• Scripting experience (Shell, Python, Golang, Ruby).
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, VPC, security groups, and network components.
• Experience with Log Management tools (Splunk, ELK).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and a continuous learning mindset.

Desired Skills

• Experience with ISO 27001, PCI, SOC, FISMA, FedRAMP standards.

Must be a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil, able to meet government screening standards, including fingerprint-based background checks. Citizenship will be verified through documents such as U.S. Passport, Driver’s License, or U.S. Government ID.

Accommodations

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Posting Statement

Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We evaluate applicants based on merit, qualifications, and experience, without discrimination. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws. Salary ranges vary by location: $184,000 to $306,600 in some regions, and $200,800 to $334,600 in others. Benefits details can be found at Salesforce Benefits.