Veracity Software Inc
Cloud Operations Lead
Location:
Rockville, MD | Princeton, NJ | New York City, NY
Employment Type:
Full-Time (Onsite/Hybrid as required)
Note:
This is a 100% hands‑on technical role. Architect‑level profiles will not be considered.
We are seeking a highly skilled and technically hands‑on
Cloud Operations Lead
to manage and optimize our multi‑cloud infrastructure, with a primary focus on AWS environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud infrastructure management, automation, and hands‑on support for critical cloud services. You will lead day‑to‑day operations, ensure reliability, drive automation, and enforce best practices across our cloud environments.
Primary Focus Areas
AWS Control Tower, Organizations, and policy management
Multi‑account deployment and governance
Detailed expertise in AWS Backup, SSM Patching, and AMI deployments
Automation for AMI rollout and configuration across accounts
Deep hands‑on in AWS core services: EC2, ECS, EKS, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Lambda, SageMaker, etc.
Managing S3, SFTP, and site externalization
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Python
Strong knowledge of IAM, access controls, and resource‑based policy enforcement
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage cloud infrastructure operations ensuring high availability, security, and performance
Serve as primary escalation point for cloud operational issues
Maintain AWS environments following best practices around cost, security, and performance
Lead and manage incident response, perform RCA, and implement preventative measures
Design and implement cloud automation using IaC and scripting
Mentor cloud engineers, review code/configurations, and guide operational best practices
Implement monitoring and alerting systems for proactive issue resolution
Ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and enforce cloud governance standards
Drive cloud cost optimization efforts including tagging, budgeting, and forecasting
Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and runbooks
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Security, DevOps, and App Engineering
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of total IT experience, with 3+ years in cloud operations leadership roles
Strong hands‑on experience in AWS; additional exposure to Azure and Oracle Cloud (OCI) a plus
Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, Python, PowerShell, and related automation tools
Proven experience in managing multi‑account cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, and backup/recovery setups
Deep understanding of IAM, network security, encryption, and secure cloud design
Familiarity with Windows/Linux server administration, VMWare, Active Directory, and Azure AD SSO
Strong networking fundamentals – DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN, and PKI
Preferred Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional (Required)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Architect Technologies (Preferred)
OCI Certifications (Preferred)
ITIL Foundation or related service management experience (Preferred)
Required Technical Skills
AWS core services: EC2, EKS, ECS, Lambda, S3
IaC tools: Terraform, CloudFormation
Scripting/Automation: Python (Required), PowerShell, Bash
Experience with DevOps tools: Git, Jenkins, Ansible, CI/CD (Preferred)
Soft Skills & Traits
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage technical teams
Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities
Ability to handle high‑pressure incidents with calm, structured responses
Driven by continuous improvement and automation
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Rockville, MD | Princeton, NJ | New York City, NY
Employment Type:
Full-Time (Onsite/Hybrid as required)
Note:
This is a 100% hands‑on technical role. Architect‑level profiles will not be considered.
We are seeking a highly skilled and technically hands‑on
Cloud Operations Lead
to manage and optimize our multi‑cloud infrastructure, with a primary focus on AWS environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud infrastructure management, automation, and hands‑on support for critical cloud services. You will lead day‑to‑day operations, ensure reliability, drive automation, and enforce best practices across our cloud environments.
Primary Focus Areas
AWS Control Tower, Organizations, and policy management
Multi‑account deployment and governance
Detailed expertise in AWS Backup, SSM Patching, and AMI deployments
Automation for AMI rollout and configuration across accounts
Deep hands‑on in AWS core services: EC2, ECS, EKS, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Lambda, SageMaker, etc.
Managing S3, SFTP, and site externalization
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Python
Strong knowledge of IAM, access controls, and resource‑based policy enforcement
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage cloud infrastructure operations ensuring high availability, security, and performance
Serve as primary escalation point for cloud operational issues
Maintain AWS environments following best practices around cost, security, and performance
Lead and manage incident response, perform RCA, and implement preventative measures
Design and implement cloud automation using IaC and scripting
Mentor cloud engineers, review code/configurations, and guide operational best practices
Implement monitoring and alerting systems for proactive issue resolution
Ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and enforce cloud governance standards
Drive cloud cost optimization efforts including tagging, budgeting, and forecasting
Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and runbooks
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Security, DevOps, and App Engineering
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of total IT experience, with 3+ years in cloud operations leadership roles
Strong hands‑on experience in AWS; additional exposure to Azure and Oracle Cloud (OCI) a plus
Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, Python, PowerShell, and related automation tools
Proven experience in managing multi‑account cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, and backup/recovery setups
Deep understanding of IAM, network security, encryption, and secure cloud design
Familiarity with Windows/Linux server administration, VMWare, Active Directory, and Azure AD SSO
Strong networking fundamentals – DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN, and PKI
Preferred Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional (Required)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Architect Technologies (Preferred)
OCI Certifications (Preferred)
ITIL Foundation or related service management experience (Preferred)
Required Technical Skills
AWS core services: EC2, EKS, ECS, Lambda, S3
IaC tools: Terraform, CloudFormation
Scripting/Automation: Python (Required), PowerShell, Bash
Experience with DevOps tools: Git, Jenkins, Ansible, CI/CD (Preferred)
Soft Skills & Traits
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage technical teams
Analytical mindset with strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis abilities
Ability to handle high‑pressure incidents with calm, structured responses
Driven by continuous improvement and automation
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