Cloud Infrastructures Manager

Cloud Infrastructure Manager Opportunity

**Overview:** We are seeking an accomplished Cloud Engineer to lead our cloud infrastructure team.

**Key Responsibilities Include:

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• Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)\
• Develop and maintain expertise in GCP networking services, including VPC, Cloud Load Balancing, and Cloud Armor\
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on cloud strategy and best practices\
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and improvement\
• Drive the development of strategic initiatives to improve our cloud infrastructure capabilities and overall performance\
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to enhance their skills and contribute to our team's success\
• Participate in designing and implementing efficient and effective technical processes and procedures for cloud infrastructure management\
• Engage in ongoing learning and professional development to stay current with the latest advancements in cloud engineering and technology\
• Collaborate with other departments to foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing\
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and productivity\
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members and other stakeholders as needed\
• Contribute to creating and maintaining technical documentation and knowledge base articles to facilitate information sharing and reduce knowledge silos\
• Support compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and industry standards\
• Take ownership of assigned projects and tasks, prioritizing deadlines and managing time effectively to meet objectives\
• Manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project requirements and timelines\
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences\
• Support the development and implementation of training programs for cloud infrastructure engineering\
• Work collaboratively with the leadership team to develop and execute business strategies that align with company goals\
• Enhance team morale and motivation through open communication, regular feedback, and recognition of outstanding contributions\
• Represent the team in meetings, discussions, and presentations to internal and external stakeholders\
• Facilitate knowledge sharing among team members through workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one coaching\
• Engage in continuous monitoring and evaluation of cloud infrastructure performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to optimize efficiency and scalability\
• Collaborate with peers and leaders to establish and enforce quality control processes for cloud infrastructure management\
• Act as a point of contact for escalations and provide timely resolution to issues affecting cloud infrastructure operations\
• Monitor and analyze cloud infrastructure metrics to inform decision-making and drive strategic initiatives\
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and optimize resource utilization within cloud infrastructure\
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, partners, and external organizations to leverage expertise and resources\
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executive leadership, functional leads, and team members\
• Play a key role in shaping the future direction of cloud infrastructure engineering within our organization\
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies regarding data security, privacy, and access controls\
• Strengthen team cohesion by promoting open communication, mutual respect, and collective accountability\
• Expand your professional network through active participation in industry events, conferences, and online forums\
• Emphasize the importance of ongoing education and skill-building, recognizing the value of continuous learning in driving career growth and professional development\
• Contribute to and participate in various corporate-wide committees and initiatives focused on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion\
• Embark on self-directed learning and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and remain competitive in the market\
• Support and engage with company-sponsored mentorship programs, knowledge-sharing platforms, and talent development initiatives\
• Help to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues across departments, facilitating collaboration and shared knowledge\
• Share insights gained from industry events and conferences to inform team decisions and shape organizational strategies\
• Represent the team in architectural reviews and provide input on design decisions to ensure alignment with business objectives\
• Proactively identify and address potential risks and challenges impacting cloud infrastructure operations and develop mitigation strategies\
• Build and maintain a robust understanding of industry-leading practices, cutting-edge technologies, and emerging trends in cloud computing\
• Construct and present compelling cases for the adoption of new technologies or processes to drive business outcomes and increase competitiveness\
• Curate high-quality content for publication in internal blogs, newsletters, and company publications to share expertise and showcase team accomplishments\
• Engage in peer review of technical documents, such as architecture diagrams and project plans, to ensure accuracy and consistency\
• Host lunch-and-learns, brown-bag sessions, and other community-building activities to promote teamwork and skill-sharing\
• Document and report progress toward key performance indicators (KPIs) and contribute to developing these metrics as needed\
• Keep abreast of emerging trends, technological advancements, and innovations in cloud infrastructure engineering and translate them into actionable recommendations for the team\
• Be proactive in mentoring junior engineers and guiding team members to expand their technical expertise and build their confidence in leading projects\
• Model behaviors aligned with our company values and promote a culture of professionalism, integrity, and trustworthiness\
• Apply deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure services, security, networking, and storage to deliver innovative solutions that drive business outcomes\
• Partner with senior leaders and functional experts to drive strategic initiatives and inform company-wide decisions about cloud infrastructure investments\
• Speak thoughtfully and respectfully, communicating complex ideas clearly to diverse groups of people with varying levels of technical expertise\
• Continuously prioritize and focus on delivering exceptional results, even when faced with competing demands and constraints\
• Define and manage budgets related to cloud infrastructure and work closely with finance teams to track expenses and predict costs\
• Undertake thorough research and analysis of different technologies, tools, and methodologies to advise team members and stakeholders on optimal approaches for specific use cases\
• Deepen your knowledge of software engineering principles, DevOps practices, and Agile methodologies to make informed decisions about project execution and delivery\
• Boost your visibility and credibility within the organization by publishing blog posts, participating in podcasts, speaking at conferences, and engaging in public speaking engagements\
• Supervise and coordinate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive strategic plans for migrating applications to the cloud, modernizing infrastructure, and improving overall agility\
• Create compelling case studies showcasing successes and lessons learned from past projects to illustrate the value of cloud infrastructure engineering to stakeholders and customers\
• Adopt and champion flexible working arrangements and create a schedule that balances remote work with occasional on-site visits to collaborate with the team\
• Use advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data from various sources and draw meaningful conclusions to inform strategic decisions\
• Optimize team workflows, documenting process improvements and sharing knowledge with colleagues to drive consistent excellence in delivery\
• Carry out technology assessments to determine which products, services, and tools would be most beneficial for improving cloud infrastructure\
• Perform thorough needs assessments, gathering input from end-users, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to understand requirements and develop tailored solutions\
• Commit to a culture of lifelong learning, continually expanding your skill set, and incorporating the latest discoveries and advancements in the field\
• Research and select suitable third-party vendors and suppliers, negotiating contracts and agreements to ensure they meet company standards and policy requirements\
• Assemble data-driven business cases to demonstrate the ROI and TCO benefits of proposed cloud infrastructure projects and initiatives\
• Forge partnerships between engineering teams and external organizations to accelerate innovation, leverage expertise, and access new markets and revenue streams\
• Cultivate your personal brand through intentional engagement with social media, networking sites, and community forums to raise awareness of your thought leadership and interests\
• Accept ownership of cloud infrastructure management, including day-to-day operations, maintenance, and upgrades\
• Organize cloud architecture reviews and vendor demos to ensure that all stakeholders are well-informed and actively engaged throughout the product selection and implementation process\
• Conduct stakeholder interviews and gather customer feedback to assess user experience, uncover pain points, and validate business requirements\
• Recognize, document, and codify best practices in cloud engineering, providing visible examples of innovation and process excellence within the company\
• Understand how your actions impact the environment and develop strategies to minimize the ecological footprint of your projects\
• Report incident response procedures and assist in resolving technical incidents or problems\
• Cooperate with IT audit teams to ensure complete compliance with auditing regulations and relevant policies\
• Review existing system designs and operational models, making recommendations to streamline, automate, and standardize infrastructure wherever feasible\
• Seek expert opinions and offer technical guidance to solve challenging problems and integrate external services with cloud infrastructure components\
• Integrate visualizations and tools into dashboards and reports to display real-time performance metrics and critical status updates to stakeholders\
• Advocate for higher accessibility standards in our cloud infrastructure management practices, resulting in improved usability and increased inclusivity\
• Be prepared to collaborate on long-term projects that span multiple departments and include diversified skill sets and responsibilities\
• Consult with experts from adjacent domains to augment the team's specialized knowledge and recommend enhanced tooling or techniques for further optimization\
• Monitory overall satisfaction rates amongst clients served by us, aiming to maximize client happiness while doing our part in preserving our planet's natural balance\
• Join conversations around establishing industry benchmarks for environmental sustainability in cloud computing, contributing your expertise to create meaningful impact\
• Review budgeted amounts, monitor spending, and adhere to the capital expenditure plan for assigned projects\
• Present clear, concise proposals for integration using CICD pipelines and calibrate automated workflow construction based on moving KPIs and take steps to accommodate varied styles of incremental refinement\
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