Manager Cloud Engineering

Ventura Foods • Irvine, CA

1d • $149,885 - $198,299 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Cloud Engineering Manager, you will spearhead cloud initiatives and drive strategic innovation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing indirect leadership to enhance cloud engineering and FinOps initiatives. The role focuses on optimizing cloud infrastructure for performance and cost efficiency, mentoring application teams on cloud technologies, contributing to cloud architecture decisions, and exploring and integrating cloud services and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Cloud Engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Strong experience in cloud cost management and optimization using FinOps practices.
• Proficiency in cloud security, governance, and compliance processes.
• Skill with cloud automation and orchestration tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools.
• Experience in hybrid cloud environments and cloud migration strategies, with a proven record in software architecture and design.
• Ability to lead multifunctional teams indirectly, with strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Effective communication skills, ability to engage varied stakeholders, and ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop cloud strategy, including architecture frameworks, standards, and governance for security, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Guide application teams in designing scalable and secure cloud solutions and provide architectural consultation on cloud-native development.
• Partner with finance teams to oversee and optimize cloud spending, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost-efficient resource utilization.
• Lead cloud initiatives and provide technical mentorship through indirect influence, acting as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams without direct supervisory control.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and policies and develop governance frameworks for risk, security, and operational control.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day for eligible employees.
• Profit sharing and 401(k) matching after eligible criteria are met.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Employee appreciation events and employee assistance programs.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Training and a supportive manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager