Tech & Data Manager III Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations

Andersen Corporation • Oak Park Heights, MN

19h • $124,235 - $192,565

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced IT Manager III to lead our MS Azure Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations team. This role oversees the strategy, design, implementation, and operation of cloud infrastructure and platform services that support enterprise applications and development teams. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership and deep expertise in cloud technologies and modern DevSecOps practices, ensuring the platform remains secure, scalable, reliable, and cost‑effective while aligning with organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 3+ years of experience managing a Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations team
• 7+ years managing people within an IT enterprise
• Significant experience in Microsoft Azure cloud platform.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD systems, and DevSecOps practices.
• Strong understanding of databases, servers, storage, networking, security, and cloud architecture principles.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, Zero Trust, RBAC, and incident response in cloud environments.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing teams to respond to changing business requirements.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage cross-functional projects.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends, applying innovations to enhance service delivery and cost efficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Must have experience leading/managing an Enterprise Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations team
• Experience building a DevOps-first culture emphasizing automation, ownership, and reliability
• 5+ years of team management or technical leadership experience aligning infrastructure strategies with business needs
• Experience mentoring engineers, leading roadmaps, and balancing hands-on work with strategic leadership
• Strong decision-making skills in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Cloud Platform Certifications such as Azure Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
• Experience with FinOps, platform engineering, or internal developer platforms (IDPs).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ITIL practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead an advanced team of cloud engineers, platform architects, and DevSecOps practice.
• Leads and defines DevSecOps strategies and oversee all DevSecOps processes
• Own and evolve DevOps platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), promoting reusable pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, and DevSecOps practices.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team-building capabilities, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Manage team performance, career development, and resource planning.
• Deep technical expertise in public cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), containerization (e.g., Kubernetes), and other cloud-native technologies.
• Define and drive the strategic direction of the cloud platform, aligning it with organizational goals and business objectives.
• Oversee the architecture, design, and delivery of secure, scalable, and reliable cloud platform solutions.
• Drive the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and cost.
• Implement best practices for security, observability, incident response, and change management.
• Define & implement a modern DevSecOps practice, including an automation, and platform engineering mindset.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Oversee incident management and problem resolution for the cloud platform.
• Partner with product owners, application teams, security, and other IT functions to align platform capabilities with business needs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and communication skills; able to translate technical concepts & roadmaps for business leaders.
• Manage cloud platform budgets, forecasts, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Manage cloud subscription structures to optimize cost, performance, and resource allocation; implement FinOps practices for budget forecasting and accountability.
• Evaluate and manage relationships with cloud service providers and third-party vendors.
• Support audits, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery initiatives, ensuring readiness and compliance.

Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

What This Job Offers

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