Senior Cloud Operations Lead

Peraton

About The Position

We are seeking a Cloud Task Area Lead / Senior Technical Program Manager to lead delivery of a large-scale, multi-disciplinary cloud services organization supporting a federal enterprise environment. This role is responsible for integrating and overseeing cloud engineering, platform engineering, architecture, security, FinOps, and automation teams to ensure aligned, high-quality delivery of both operational and modernization initiatives. The selected candidate will serve as the primary interface to federal leadership, translating strategic direction into executable workstreams while maintaining accountability for delivery performance, service stability, and continuous improvement. This position requires a leader who can operate at both a technical and programmatic level, ensuring coordination across interdependent teams while driving measurable outcomes in a dynamic, compliance-driven environment.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years experience.
Project Management Certification (PMP) or a project management degree from an accredited university.
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator/Associate
ITIL v4 Foundations Certification
Demonstrated experience managing multi-team, cross-functional technical organizations in complex environments
Experience operating within federal or highly regulated environments, with familiarity in compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP
Proven ability to lead both operational (O&M) and modernization/transformation initiatives simultaneously
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred), including networking, IAM, compute, storage, and multi-account architectures
Experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native platforms (e.g., EKS), as well as DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
Working knowledge of cloud security principles, including Zero Trust architectures
Experience with cloud financial management (FinOps), including cost monitoring and optimization strategies
Proven experience developing and managing integrated master schedules, delivery dashboards, and risk/issue management processes
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience briefing senior and executive-level audiences
Ability to translate high-level strategic direction into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
Ability to obtain a Public Trust.
Must be a US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, PMP (or equivalent), or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
12+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years leading large-scale cloud or infrastructure programs

Responsibilities

Lead and manage delivery across multiple cloud functional areas, including Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering (Kubernetes/DevOps), Architecture, Security, FinOps, and Automation
Serve as the primary liaison to federal stakeholders, providing clear communication on status, risks, priorities, and performance outcomes
Establish and manage an integrated delivery model, including operating cadence, cross-team coordination, dependency management, and integrated master scheduling
Oversee cloud operations, ensuring adherence to incident management processes, and overall service performance
Drive cloud modernization efforts, including migration, optimization, automation, and platform standardization initiatives
Implement governance frameworks for delivery tracking, reporting, change management, and compliance oversight
Align cloud initiatives with enterprise security and compliance requirements, including NIST, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust principles
Lead cost optimization efforts in coordination with FinOps, ensuring efficient and effective use of cloud resources
Provide leadership and direction to senior technical leads, driving accountability, alignment, and high performance across teams
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, ensuring timely resolution of issues impacting delivery
Support continuous improvement through automation, standardization, and adoption of best practices