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Manager, Cloud Architecture & Engineering

Manager, Cloud Architecture & Engineering

TalentBridgeLake Forest, IL, United States
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Manager, Cloud Architecture & Engineering

Location : Lake Forest, IL (Hybrid)

Full-Time Permanent Position

About the Role

Seeking a hands-on experience - Manager of Cloud Architecture & Engineering to lead our enterprise cloud strategy. You will own the design, implementation and optimization of our AWS-centric environment, working closely with internal teams and managed-service partners to modernize legacy systems and deliver highly available, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define & Execute Cloud Strategy : Own the roadmap for cloud-native transformation and multi-cloud adoption (AWS + Azure).
  • Architect & Design Solutions : Translate business requirements into repeatable, automated designs (Infrastructure as Code).
  • Vendor & Partner Management : Lead technical discussions and governance with MSPs, ensuring high-quality delivery.
  • Operational Leadership : Collaborate with Operations, Security and Business teams to ensure alignment on performance, security, and disaster-recovery.
  • Hands-On Delivery : Roll up your sleeves to implement IaC, CI / CD pipelines, identity management, and high-availability architectures.
  • Governance & Optimization : Establish technical and financial controls to monitor usage, costs, and compliance.

Requirements :

  • Experience : 7+ years designing and delivering enterprise-scale cloud platforms (primarily AWS; some Azure).
  • Technical Expertise :

    • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)

  • Cloud security, identity / access management, disaster recovery
  • CI / CD tooling and automation frameworks
  • Hybrid environments and VMware migrations
  • Leadership & Influence : Executive presence to guide vendor partners and cross-functional teams.
  • Mindset : Solution-oriented, with clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Collaboration : Comfortable in lean teams and dotted-line reporting structures.
  • Communication : Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.

    • Benefits

  • 401(k) match
  • Paid family leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
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