Manager of Cloud Engineering - Kinect

This role involves working in a hybrid environment with 2-3 days onsite at either their Los Angeles or New York office. 


About the Role:

A global IT team is seeking an experienced Manager of Cloud Engineering to lead the cloud infrastructure initiatives. In this role, you’ll manage a team responsible for modernizing legacy systems, driving cloud technology adoption, and establishing best practices across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, hybrid systems, and on-premise architectures. You will oversee the Cloud Services team, manage cloud-related projects, and implement automation to streamline processes while enhancing security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Cloud Services team responsible for key platforms, technologies, and processes.
• Design and implement cloud-based, multi-region solutions on Azure, utilizing DevOps tools to modernize systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect secure, scalable cloud solutions.
• Employ Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to manage and provision Azure resources, such as virtual machines, containers, storage, and networks.
• Define infrastructure using tools like Terraform and Azure Resource Manager, leveraging CI/CD pipelines for seamless implementation.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for junior team members and external stakeholders, providing L3 support as needed.
• Manage and troubleshoot Azure systems and applications, ensuring they perform optimally and securely.
• Design and enforce Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies within Azure AD, ensuring secure resource access.
• Optimize Azure infrastructure for performance, scalability, cost-efficiency, and security using best practices.
• Develop automation scripts and tools using PowerShell, Python, or similar utilities.
• Identify and recommend architectural changes to improve system stability and reliability.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and foster innovation.
• Provide infrastructure systems support and conduct root cause analysis.
• Maintain team workflows in Jira, document processes in Confluence, and lead team stand-ups.

Experience:

• 10+ years in enterprise IT infrastructure engineering.
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure in large-scale environments.
• 5+ years of experience leading cloud-focused teams.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Landing Zones, cloud migration projects, and hybrid environments.
• Expertise in infrastructure configuration tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell and/or Python.
• Strong understanding of identity solutions (Azure AD, Microsoft Active Directory, OKTA).
• Experience with both Windows Server and Linux OS.
• Proficiency with Git, Terraform, and AKS.
• Knowledge of cloud security controls, including network isolation, resource security, vulnerability management, and firewall configurations.
• Familiarity with private, public, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Practical knowledge of the OSI network model, WAN/LAN technologies, and network security.

Skills & Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to capture and document business requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and lead discussions on project prioritization.
• Detail-oriented with strong decision-making skills and sound judgment.
• Flexibility to work across time zones and adapt to changing project demands.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent technical experience.
• Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications are highly preferred.

Additional Attributes:

• Proactive, solutions-oriented individual with a can-do attitude and a drive to improve operational efficiency.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and quick to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Strong team player with a passion for innovation and efficiency.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
KInect is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.