Cloud Operations Manager

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Cloud Operations Manager

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)

• The Cloud Operations Manager will oversee and optimize client's cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security across all environments.
• This role partners with Program and Project Managers, Business Teams, Technology Leads, Vendors, and External Stakeholders to define and implement an IT operational model that supports production maintainability and scalability.
  
  

• This role leads a multidisciplinary team-including cloud engineers, SREs, network engineers, and DBAs-to deliver infrastructure for new software components using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) automation.
• The ideal candidate combines deep AWS expertise with strategic leadership and operational excellence.
• Strategic Planning: Develop long-term cloud strategies aligned with business goals, including migration and innovation roadmaps
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide cloud operations teams toward technical excellence
• Automation: Implement IaC practices using Terraform or CloudFormation
• Security Compliance: Enforce security protocols and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2)
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Ensure 24/7 system availability through proactive monitoring and incident response
• Performance Optimization: Enhance application performance for low latency and high availability
• Cost Management: Monitor cloud spend and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Innovation: Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate infrastructure vulnerabilities
• Collaboration: Align cloud operations with cross-functional business objectives
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with AWS and third-party vendors to optimize service delivery

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience: 5 years managing AWS environments and leading cloud teams
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of AWS services, cloud architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting (Python, Bash)
• Tools: Proficiency in Jira and Excel (pivot tables, graphs, vlookups)
• Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, or DevOps Engineer (preferred)
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills; confident and professional demeanor