Director of Cloud Engineering (Information Technology Executive 3) jobs in United States
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 6 hours ago

Director of Cloud Engineering (Information Technology Executive 3)

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a visionary leader for the position of Director of Cloud Engineering. In this executive role, you will oversee the design and management of a multi-cloud ecosystem to enhance the digital infrastructure for state agencies, ensuring security, compliance, and efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the primary authority on cloud transformation, overseeing a multi-cloud environment across Azure, AWS, and Oracle Cloud
Focus on architecture, automation, provisioning, migration, and lifecycle management
Partner with Enterprise Architecture and Cybersecurity teams to ensure cloud solutions are secure, compliant, and resilient
Oversee vendor-managed cloud services, contracts, and professional service engagements to ensure overall performance, cost efficiency, and compliance
Shape a secure, efficient, and future-ready digital infrastructure for the Commonwealth through long-term planning and execution

Qualification

Cloud architectureMulti-cloud managementInfrastructure as CodeSecurity frameworksVendor managementDevOpsLeadership skillsFinancial operationsNetworking knowledgeData managementAutomation toolsCloud certificationsCommunication skills

Required

Twelve years of professional information technology experience; or
Eight years of professional information technology experience and a bachelor's degree; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training
You must possess at least 10 years of experience in cloud architecture, engineering, or infrastructure management
You must have experience managing multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Oracle) at an enterprise scale
You must have experience in cloud architecture design, automation, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
You must have experience managing vendor and service provider relationships, including SLAs, contracts, and billing
You must have experience leading large, cross-functional technical teams through complex modernization initiatives
You must have in-depth knowledge of security and compliance frameworks applicable to cloud environments (FedRAMP, NIST, CIS, etc.)
You must have excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders
You must be able to perform essential job functions
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements

Preferred

Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect
Experience with government cloud initiatives, shared services, and hybrid architectures
Strong understanding of financial operations (FinOps) and enterprise cost optimization practices
Familiarity with networking, data management, and automation tools supporting cloud-native environments

Company

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employs thousands of people across the state to deliver programs and services to the people of Pennsylvania.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.5M
Key Investors
Appalachian Regional Commission
2022-03-17Grant· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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John Tirpak
Chief Technology Officer - Employment Banking and Revenue Delivery Center (EBR DC)
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Nathan S.
Chief Technology Officer - Employment Banking and Revenue Delivery Center (EBR DC)
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