WIT Recruiting ยท 1 day ago
Director Cloud Engineering and Operations - Leader in Transitioning To Clean Energy
Columbus, OH
Contract
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expWIT Recruiting is seeking a forward-thinking Director of Cloud Engineering & Operations to lead enterprise-scale cloud transformation and infrastructure modernization. This role involves overseeing hybrid and multi-cloud environments, shaping cloud adoption strategies, and driving innovation through cloud-native capabilities and DevOps practices.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Analyze existing infrastructure and applications to identify cloud migration opportunities and define transformation roadmaps
Create detailed migration strategies with timelines, cost projections, and risk mitigation plans to ensure smooth execution
Promote innovation, collaboration, and self-organization while standardizing patterns and best practices for cloud adoption
Define the appropriate deployment model (Azure, AWS, or private cloud) for workloads and select optimal services to meet business needs
Engage across Agile teams to design, test, and implement solutions with emphasis on reliability, resiliency, and security
Lead end-to-end migration processes including data movement, application re-architecture, and infrastructure setup
Work closely with architects, security, and engineering teams to ensure seamless delivery of cloud solutions
Embed a culture of continuous improvement and full lifecycle ownership within delivery teams
Manage workload transitions to minimize disruption to business operations, addressing technical challenges swiftly
Continuously refine cloud infrastructure to maximize cost savings, performance, and scalability
Adopt cloud-native architectures and advanced services to enhance functionality and support innovation initiatives
Define and enforce policies around SLAs, security, disaster recovery, and data governance
Oversee incident management, service request resolution, and the integrity of asset management systems
Direct and manage third-party resources, balancing budgets, skillsets, and delivery timelines effectively
Collaborate across IT, business, and security functions to align priorities, remediate technical debt, and ensure value delivery
Communicate progress, risks, and strategic insights to executive stakeholders throughout the transformation journey
Develop and mentor internal teams to build expertise in modern cloud practices and emerging technologies
Provide leadership reports on cloud performance, security posture, and financial impact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience designing cloud architectures across networking, storage, compute, and security
10+ years of experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and private-cloud deployments
10+ years of experience leading migrations using lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and re-factoring strategies
7+ years of experience managing technical teams
Preferred
Master's degree in a relevant discipline
Knowledge of PMI process groups and modern project management methodologies
Hands-on experience in multi-cloud environments
Cloud certifications in AWS or Azure
Understanding of industry-specific operational practices such as those in energy or utilities
Familiarity with modeling, simulation, and system testing best practices
Company
WIT Recruiting
WIT Recruiting provides services for contract staffing, permanent placement, dedicated recruitment (RPO), payrolling, and customized recruiting events.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase