For one of our ongoing project out of Las Vegas, we are looking for a Technical Cloud Infrastructure Operations Manager .Must be onsite in Las Vegas, NV. Long Term Multi year project. The Technical Cloud Infrastructure Operations Manager  will lead a high-performing team of cloud engineers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in cloud infrastructure, particularly with AWS services, Terraform, and Kubernetes (EKS), along with proven leadership capabilities. This role focuses on driving operational excellence, managing multi-region cloud environments, and ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of cloud-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership
  • Manage and mentor a team of cloud engineers responsible for AWS infrastructure, Terraform, and Kubernetes operations.
  • Foster a collaborative team environment, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and project timelines.
  • Provide technical guidance to team members while facilitating professional growth.
• Cloud Infrastructure Oversight
  • Lead cloud infrastructure projects, including migrations from AWS CloudFormation to Terraform.
  • Oversee the design, deployment, and management of multi-region AWS environments.
  • Manage Kubernetes clusters (EKS) and ensure robust application performance and scalability.
  • Optimize cloud architecture for cost efficiency and operational excellence.
• Operational Management
  • Develop and enforce operational standards, procedures, and best practices for cloud infrastructure.
  • Ensure the implementation of advanced monitoring systems, including Prometheus, Grafana, and AWS CloudWatch Logs Insights.
  • Direct the resolution of complex infrastructure issues, driving root cause analysis and long-term fixes.
• Collaboration & Strategy
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to align cloud infrastructure strategy with business objectives.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for cross-functional teams requiring cloud infrastructure support.
  • Develop and report on key operational metrics to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Extensive expertise in AWS services, including EC2, Lambda, RDS, EBS, S3, and EKS.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform for cloud environment management.
• Proven ability to manage Kubernetes clusters (EKS) in production environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with advanced monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch Logs).
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent certifications highly preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Elasticsearch and managing distributed systems at scale.
• Familiarity with networking protocols for cloud-based systems.
• Expertise in incident management and operational process improvement.