Sr. Systems Operations Manager - Azure

Global Payments Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Development Manager – Azure DevOps to lead the Public Sector Cloud Engineering team. You will drive transformation of lift-and-shift workloads into secure, Azure-native solutions while upholding security and compliance across all deployments.

You will architect Azure platform lands, implement IaC with Bicep/Terraform, and advance DevSecOps practices, guiding delivery and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure resilient cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of management or leadership experience in a DevOps or Cloud Engineering environment.
• 5–8+ years of hands-on experience in Azure DevOps cloud and software development practices.
• Proven experience transforming lift-and-shift workloads to Azure-native architectures with a focus on security and compliance.
• Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure and deployment tools (e.g., Octopus Deploy, Azure services).
• Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep and/or Terraform).
• Experience designing secure Azure platform and application landing zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing DevOps team with a security-first mindset.
• Transform lift-and-shift workloads into secure, Azure-native solutions and oversee landing zone designs.
• Architect and maintain Azure infrastructure using Bicep and/or Terraform with codified security controls.
• Champion DevSecOps practices and integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines and SDLC.
• Automate Day 2 operations for cloud apps and coordinate with security teams on vulnerability scanning and compliance.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Leadership

Cloud Architecture

Security & Compliance

DevSecOps

CI/CD Automation

Infrastructure as Code

Strategy & Delivery

Team Mentoring

Communication

Tools

Octopus Deploy

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

Job Description

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder for 3 or more years.

This position is hybrid 3 days per week in either our Atlanta, GA or Cincinnati, OH office. This position is not eligible for remote work

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Senior Software Development Manager – Azure DevOps to join our ever-evolving Public Sector Cloud Engineering team and help us unleash the potential of every business.

Job Description

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder for 3 or more years.

This position is hybrid 3 days per week in either our Atlanta, GA or Cincinnati, OH office. This position is not eligible for remote work

Ready to take your career global?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Senior Software Development Manager – Azure DevOps to join our ever-evolving Public Sector Cloud Engineering team and help us unleash the potential of every business.

What You’ll Own

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing DevOps team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and security-first thinking.
• Transformation & Delivery:
  • Guide the transformation of completed lift-and-shift workloads into secure, Azure-native solutions, leveraging Azure services, automation, and best practices.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of Azure platform and application landing zones with security and compliance as foundational principles.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  • Architect, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure using Bicep and/or Terraform for both platform and application resources, ensuring security controls are codified and versioned.
  • Drive adoption of IaC for consistent, repeatable, and automated deployments with integrated security validation.
• DevSecOps & Automation:
  • Champion the adoption of DevSecOps practices, integrating security testing and controls into CI/CD pipelines and throughout the SDLC.
  • Automate Day 2 operational tasks for application repositories, including monitoring, patching, scaling, backup, and continuous security compliance checks.
  • Collaborate with security teams to ensure vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and compliance checks are automated and enforced.
• Collaboration: Work closely with software engineering, security, architecture, and business stakeholders to deliver resilient, secure, and compliant cloud solutions.
• Compliance & Security:
  • Ensure all solutions meet financial industry regulatory standards and internal security/compliance policies.
  • Continuously monitor, audit, and enhance security posture across all DevOps processes and cloud resources.

What You’ll Bring

• 3–5+ years of management or leadership experience in a DevOps or Cloud Engineering environment.
• 5–8+ years of hands-on experience in Azure DevOps cloud and software development practices.
• Proven experience transforming lift-and-shift workloads to Azure-native architectures and processes, with a focus on security and compliance.
• Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure and Octopus Deploy, including deploying and managing App Services, .NET web apps, Azure SQL Databases, and related services, with security best practices.
• Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep and/or Terraform), including codifying security controls.
• Experience designing and implementing secure Azure platform and application landing zones.
• Proficiency in automating Day 2 operational and security tasks for cloud applications.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevSecOps tooling (e.g., Azure DevOps, Octopus Deploy, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Previous experience in the financial industry, with a solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts, drive delivery, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and security awareness.

It’s a bonus if you have

• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-400, AZ-104, AZ-305).
• Experience with IaC using Octopus Deploy, monitoring/logging tools, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and modern software development lifecycles.
• Experience with security frameworks and tools (e.g., Snyk, SCA, OWASP, SAST/DAST, vulnerability management).

About The Team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer.

EEOC Statement

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If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.