DP Professionals (DPP) · 1 month ago
Manager of Cloud Operations & Engineering
DP Professionals (DPP) is seeking a Cloud Operations and Engineering Manager for a direct placement opportunity with our client in the banking industry in Columbia, SC. The Manager of Cloud Operations and Engineering is a strategic leader responsible for driving the organization’s transition to modern infrastructure platforms and enhancing service reliability while promoting a high-performance culture across hybrid environments.
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Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a high-performing infrastructure team, fostering growth and accountability
Align infrastructure strategy with business goals through cross-functional collaboration
Promote a culture of innovation, secure-by-design principles, and operational transparency
Drive cloud-native transformation to enhance agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency
Oversee legacy system modernization and hybrid environment management
Optimize cloud operations for performance, resilience, and financial stewardship
Champion automation and DevOps practices, streamline delivery and reduce manual effort
Enhance disaster recovery and business continuity through resilience engineering
Embed security and compliance into infrastructure operations to meet regulatory standards
Qualification
Required
7+ years in IT infrastructure, including 3+ years in cloud operations and 2+ years in leadership
Deep expertise in AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch) and hybrid infrastructure models
Strong background in Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, VMware vSphere, and NAS storage
Proficient in scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash) and automation for infrastructure operations
Experience with cloud-based disaster recovery, observability tools, and cloud security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CSA)
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS SysOps Administrator, FinOps Practitioner
Preferred
Azure and VMware certifications a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Top-rated benefits program
Training and development opportunities
Advancement opportunities through internal job postings
Collaborative, family-friendly atmosphere