Overview
On Site
$150,000 - $165,000 annually
Full Time
Skills
Security Operations
Software Design
Cost Management
Collaboration
Evaluation
Regulatory Compliance
Hosting
PaaS
Managed Services
Cloud Computing
Migration
IaaS
Identity Management
High Availability
Disaster Recovery
ITIL
Agile
Waterfall
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Incident Management
Communication
Stakeholder Engagement
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Architecture
Leadership
Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Manager - Cloud Architecture and Engineering in Lake Forest, IL. This role focuses on building secure, reliable, and scalable cloud services while partnering with security, operations, and business teams.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for leading the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise cloud platform solutions
* Oversight includes governance, engineering, and implementation across hybrid cloud environments
* Define and execute cloud strategy across the organization
* Lead architecture and engineering of cloud-native and hybrid solutions
* Design scalable, repeatable, and automated technical solutions
* Implement governance frameworks for cloud operations and cost management
* Collaborate with internal teams and managed service providers
* Support evaluation, implementation, and delivery of cloud-based applications
* Ensure compliance, availability, and disaster recovery across cloud platforms
REQUIREMENTS:
* 7+ years of experience in cloud and hosting operations
* Prior experience with AWS in hybrid PaaS/IaaS environments
* Experience working with managed services and internal delivery models
* Experience securing cloud workloads and supporting migrations
* Deep understanding of: Cloud infrastructure and security; Identity management; Infrastructure as code and automation; High availability and disaster recovery
* Familiarity with ITIL processes and Agile/Waterfall methodologies
* Working knowledge of CI/CD practices
* Strong problem-solving and incident management skills
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to work independently and under pressure
* Willingness to travel up to 5%
Preferred Qualifications:
* Industry certifications in AWS or cloud architecture
* Prior leadership in manufacturing or similar enterprise environments
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Manager - Cloud Architecture and Engineering in Lake Forest, IL. This role focuses on building secure, reliable, and scalable cloud services while partnering with security, operations, and business teams.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for leading the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise cloud platform solutions
* Oversight includes governance, engineering, and implementation across hybrid cloud environments
* Define and execute cloud strategy across the organization
* Lead architecture and engineering of cloud-native and hybrid solutions
* Design scalable, repeatable, and automated technical solutions
* Implement governance frameworks for cloud operations and cost management
* Collaborate with internal teams and managed service providers
* Support evaluation, implementation, and delivery of cloud-based applications
* Ensure compliance, availability, and disaster recovery across cloud platforms
REQUIREMENTS:
* 7+ years of experience in cloud and hosting operations
* Prior experience with AWS in hybrid PaaS/IaaS environments
* Experience working with managed services and internal delivery models
* Experience securing cloud workloads and supporting migrations
* Deep understanding of: Cloud infrastructure and security; Identity management; Infrastructure as code and automation; High availability and disaster recovery
* Familiarity with ITIL processes and Agile/Waterfall methodologies
* Working knowledge of CI/CD practices
* Strong problem-solving and incident management skills
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to work independently and under pressure
* Willingness to travel up to 5%
Preferred Qualifications:
* Industry certifications in AWS or cloud architecture
* Prior leadership in manufacturing or similar enterprise environments
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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