Our client, a global investment management firm, is seeking a Manager of Cloud Computing to lead and manage their cloud infrastructure and initiatives. This role involves working in a hybrid environment with 2-3 days onsite at either their Los Angeles or New York office. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud architecture, cloud service management, and a deep understanding of the investment management sector’s unique needs.
The Manager of Cloud Computing will be responsible for overseeing cloud operations, driving cloud strategy, and ensuring the scalability, security, and performance of cloud services to support business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, implementation, and management of cloud computing services, ensuring alignment with the firm’s business and technology strategies.
- Oversee cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and departments to identify and fulfill cloud computing needs.
- Develop and enforce cloud policies, governance, and best practices across the organization.
- Manage cloud operations, including cost optimization, resource management, and monitoring of cloud environments.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and security standards, implementing robust cloud security measures.
- Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers and administrators, providing guidance on best practices and professional development.
- Partner with vendors and third-party service providers to ensure optimal service delivery and support.
- Oversee disaster recovery planning and testing for cloud-based applications and services.
- Stay current on cloud technologies and trends to continuously improve the firm’s cloud infrastructure and capabilities.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in cloud computing management or architecture, with a focus on large-scale cloud environments.
- Expertise with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with certification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure, architecture, and services, including networking, storage, and security.
- Experience in leading cloud migration projects and optimizing cloud usage for performance and cost.
- Proven ability to manage a team of cloud engineers and administrators in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization.
- Experience with cloud security, regulatory compliance, and disaster recovery.
- Strong understanding of financial services or investment management industry is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Cloud certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, etc.).
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of cloud cost management tools and strategies.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
KInect is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.