Global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction firm shaping water, energy & infrastructure projects.
Lead cloud engineering team delivering secure, scalable multi-cloud solutions.
12 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Cary, NC
Hybrid
Company Size
12,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Power Delivery
Fuels
Power Generation
Water Solutions
Communications
Renewable Energy
Smart Grids
Digital Infrastructure
Role
Description
cloud architecture
cost optimization
ci/cd integration
automation
governance
security
Identify and mitigate risks associated with cloud adoption, including regulatory, operational, and financial risks
Drive and mature cost optimization practices (FinOps)
Develop and execute cloud strategy aligned with business and technology objectives.
Integrate cloud services with CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration tools.
Supervise team members, including hiring, and performance management
Document technical environments, processes, procedures, and project plans.
Communicate technical solutions clearly to stakeholders and leadership, including presenting business cases, risks and solution options.
Accountability for cloud lifecycle management planning, design, oversight, automation, and optimization.
Design, deploy, and maintain secure, resilient cloud infrastructure, primarily in Azure and AWS.
Establish and enforce enterprise-wide cloud governance frameworks, policies, and compliance standards.
Champion automation-first practices for provisioning, deployment, and monitoring to reduce time to market and improve resilience.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for cloud operations, cost, security, performance and ensure high availability.
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of cloud engineers, advancing overall capabilities and effectiveness.
Translate business goals into cloud strategies that drive measurable outcomes in agility, cost efficiency, and innovation.
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on cloud capabilities, risks, and opportunities. Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to identify cloud priorities and deliver impactful solutions.
Provide oversight of managed service providers to ensure reliable cloud operations.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry frameworks (e.g. NIST).
Lead cross-functional cloud steering committees and working groups to align cloud initiatives with enterprise priorities.
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure the Cloud program remains current and effective.
Partner with cross-functional teams including software engineering, cybersecurity, architecture, data, and IT operations.
Delegate resources effectively and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Oversee cloud security, compliance, and BCDR planning in partnership with the cybersecurity architecture and DR teams.
Lead cloud lifecycle planning, modernization, and migration efforts.
Provide training and support on cloud best practices.
Implement identity management policies and access controls, integrating with enterprise system
Requirements
azure
aws
terraform
ci/cd
agile
leadership
Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
Senior-level expertise in Azure and AWS
Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Microsoft AZ-104, Certified Cloud
Experience with ITIL processes and tools such as ServiceNow.
Effective written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complex systems
Experience as a leader or a member of a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE)
8+ years of cloud experience, including 2+ years in a direct leadership role.
Experience with OCI and GCP.
Demonstrated success in leading complex migration programs and cross-functional initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Hands-on experience with CI/CD, containerization, and orchestration tools (e.g. Github, Azure DevOps, AKS)
Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost optimization tools.
Governance Specialist, AWS/Azure Cloud Strategist, and/or The Open Group Architecture Framework ‘TOGAF’
Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., ELK, Azure Monitor, New Relic)
Experience with SSO and Identity Federation services (e.g. Entra ID)
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong understanding of networking, security protocols, and cloud compliance.