Cloud Infrastructure Lead
A leading organization undergoing a major digital transformation seeks an experienced cloud professional to lead its cloud operations team. This strategic position will focus on managing and optimizing AWS infrastructure, modernizing support processes, and ensuring that cloud initiatives are effectively aligned with evolving business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and mentor a team of cloud engineers and DevOps professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
* Oversee day-to-day operations of AWS environments, ensuring performance, scalability, security, and cost efficiency.
* Partner with cross-functional teams to support end-to-end cloud infrastructure needs.
* Develop and maintain KPIs to monitor infrastructure performance, uptime, incident response, and cloud cost management.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Proven experience managing large-scale AWS environments, with deep knowledge of core services such as EC2, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, S3, and IAM.
* 5+ years of experience leading infrastructure or cloud operations teams, including remote/offshore personnel.
* Proficient in managing complex projects, identifying risks, and developing mitigation strategies.
* Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with a knack for translating technical topics into business-relevant language.
Additional Requirements:
* AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)
* Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud strategies
* Familiarity with ITIL practices and cloud cost optimization tools (CloudHealth, AWS Cost Explorer)
This role offers the opportunity to work with a cutting-edge technology stack and contribute to the development of innovative solutions.