Director of Cloud Platform Engineering - Digital and Technology Partners - Remote

The Director of Cloud Platform Engineering will lead the development, delivery, and ongoing optimization of enterprise Cloud infrastructure services. This role will be responsible for the long-term direction and execution of Cloud strategy with an emphasis on automation, resilience, security, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate is a strategic yet hands-on leader with deep Cloud expertise, strong architecture and automation skills, and a proven ability to align technology with business goals

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration and/or Information Systems with course work in Computer Science or equivalent; Masters preferred.
• 5 years of progressive information systems management experience preferably in a health care field.

Other skills strongly preferred:

• 10+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer or similar role.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams of senior engineers.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, DevOps principles, and IaC tools.
• Experience with containerization technologies and microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Azure Resource Manager, Azure CLI, etc.
• Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, etc.) and their application in Cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of security best practices for Cloud environments and data protection.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies (AZ-300) or commiserate certification is a plus.

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Responsibilities

• Define the overall Cloud architecture framework ensuring that all solutions adhere to best practices for security, performance, business continuity, and scalability.
• Oversee the implementation and enforcement of platform architecture standards and Cloud governance.
• Evaluate emerging Cloud technologies, drive automation, and leverage best practices to enhance organizational agility.
• Plan and lead the strategic development of the infrastructure technical roadmap, focusing on projects related to environment optimization and new technology adoption.
• Manage and mentor cross-functional teams of senior engineers and contractors, ensuring clear direction, high performance, and effective collaboration.
• Develop metrics and KPIs to monitor cloud usage, performance, and cost trends, informing strategic decisions and optimizations.
• Establish and enforce cloud governance, cost optimization practices, and operational controls.