Veracity Software Inc
Job Title:
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
Skill Matrix Template
Full Name:
Degree Major With University And Completion Year
Total Experience in Cloud Infrastructure / IT Operations:
Total Experience In AWS Cloud Operations (Hands‑on):
Which AWS Services have you extensively worked with? (e.g., EC2, EKS, ECS, RDS, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, SageMaker, etc.):
Experience with AWS Organizations / Control Tower / SCP Policies:
Experience with Multi‑Account Management and Deployment (e.g., Config pushing, AMIs):
Experience With AWS S3, SFTP & Site Externalization Methods:
AWS Backup and SSM Patching Process Experience (Detail your involvement):
Experience With AMI Creation, Deployment, And Configuration Across Accounts:
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Proficiency: (Terraform, CloudFormation – Please describe experience & tools used):
Python Scripting Experience:
Experience in Incident and Problem Management (RCA, Incident Communication):
Cloud Monitoring and Reporting Tools Used (e.g., CloudWatch, Dynatrace, PowerBI):
Experience In Leading Cloud Teams Or Managing Technical Engineers:
Experience with Security in Cloud (IAM policies, Access Management, Encryption, Compliance):
Experience with Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Planning in Cloud Environments:
Have you worked in a multi‑cloud environment (AWS, Azure, OCI)?:
Experience with CI/CD and DevOps Toolchains (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Ansible, etc.):
Experience With VMWare, Active Directory, Azure AD SSO Integration:
Networking Experience (DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN, PKI, etc.):
Cloud Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure, OCI):
Motivation/Reason for Interest in This Role:
Motivation/Reason for Relocation (if not local to job location):
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period (in Weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status (e.g., US Citizen, Green Card, H1B, etc.):
Expected Salary:
Are you willing to relocate at your own expense and work hybrid at the specified location Rockville, MD / Princeton, NJ / NYC, NY? (Yes/No):
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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
Skill Matrix Template
Full Name:
Degree Major With University And Completion Year
Total Experience in Cloud Infrastructure / IT Operations:
Total Experience In AWS Cloud Operations (Hands‑on):
Which AWS Services have you extensively worked with? (e.g., EC2, EKS, ECS, RDS, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, SageMaker, etc.):
Experience with AWS Organizations / Control Tower / SCP Policies:
Experience with Multi‑Account Management and Deployment (e.g., Config pushing, AMIs):
Experience With AWS S3, SFTP & Site Externalization Methods:
AWS Backup and SSM Patching Process Experience (Detail your involvement):
Experience With AMI Creation, Deployment, And Configuration Across Accounts:
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Proficiency: (Terraform, CloudFormation – Please describe experience & tools used):
Python Scripting Experience:
Experience in Incident and Problem Management (RCA, Incident Communication):
Cloud Monitoring and Reporting Tools Used (e.g., CloudWatch, Dynatrace, PowerBI):
Experience In Leading Cloud Teams Or Managing Technical Engineers:
Experience with Security in Cloud (IAM policies, Access Management, Encryption, Compliance):
Experience with Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Planning in Cloud Environments:
Have you worked in a multi‑cloud environment (AWS, Azure, OCI)?:
Experience with CI/CD and DevOps Toolchains (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Ansible, etc.):
Experience With VMWare, Active Directory, Azure AD SSO Integration:
Networking Experience (DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN, PKI, etc.):
Cloud Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure, OCI):
Motivation/Reason for Interest in This Role:
Motivation/Reason for Relocation (if not local to job location):
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period (in Weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status (e.g., US Citizen, Green Card, H1B, etc.):
Expected Salary:
Are you willing to relocate at your own expense and work hybrid at the specified location Rockville, MD / Princeton, NJ / NYC, NY? (Yes/No):
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Veracity Software Inc by 2x
Get notified about new Operations Lead jobs in
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