Senior Director, Cloud Operations

Bowman Consulting Group • Reston, VA

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About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Senior Director, Cloud Operations to join our team in Reston, VA. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. The Sr. Director of Cloud Operations is responsible for the strategy, implementation, and oversight of the organization's cloud-based infrastructure and services. This role leads the development and enforcement of operational procedures, DevOps practices, and governance frameworks that ensure the performance, availability, and security of cloud-hosted environments. The Sr. Director oversees both production and development environments, including CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, cloud-native platforms (e.g., Power Platform), and infrastructure as code (IaC) technologies. This role ensures alignment between enterprise cloud capabilities and business objectives, driving innovation and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum of twelve (12) years in IT, with at least five (5) years in cloud operations or DevOps leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience managing cloud platforms (preferably Azure), DevOps tools, and cloud-native services.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, BICEP), scripting (PowerShell, CLI), and cloud monitoring.
• Experience administering Microsoft Power Platform, Azure integrations, and enterprise cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, CAF/WAF).
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer Expert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to the CIO/CISO and serve as the cloud operations authority on the IT leadership team.
• Lead and develop a team of cloud engineers, DevOps professionals, and platform administrators.
• Define and execute strategic roadmaps for cloud operations, DevOps maturity, and platform modernization.
• Establish operational standards, KPIs, and continuous improvement plans across all cloud domains.
• Partner with Information Security, Business Systems, and Infrastructure leaders to align on integrated cloud strategies.
• Serve as the senior advisor on cloud-native tools, capabilities, and cloud cost optimization.
• Establish governance practices for access, automation, resource provisioning, and incident management.
• Oversee enterprise-wide cloud operations including architecture, monitoring, alerting, and incident response.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and DevOps processes using tools such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, BICEP, and YAML.
• Ensure stable and secure operations of production workloads hosted in cloud environments (e.g., Azure).
• Own the administration and lifecycle of platform technologies like Microsoft Power Platform, Azure PaaS components, and API integrations.
• Define cloud automation standards for deployments, patching, scaling, and resiliency.
• Lead efforts to reduce cloud costs while maintaining performance and compliance.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning for cloud-hosted systems.
• Collaborate on cloud migration, modernization, and platform integration projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees