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Director- Cloud & DevOps Architecture
Location: Preferably Jersey City, NJ - REMOTE allowed
Duration: Long Term Contract
Job Description Cloud & DevOps Specialist (Process & Documentation Focus)
Role Overview
We are looking for a Cloud & DevOps Specialist with strong technical expertise in cloud computing, DevOps practices, and infrastructure management, who can also take ownership of process documentation, technical debt analysis, and architectural drift assessments. The ideal candidate will be able to work across technical and business teams, prepare clear documentation, present findings to senior leadership, and collaborate on improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud & DevOps
Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS).
Implement DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Helm, etc.), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Monitor and optimize cloud performance and security.
Process Analysis & Documentation
Analyze existing IT and DevOps processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and technical debt.
Document current-state architecture and processes.
Create future-state recommendations and documentation for improved processes and drift resolution.
Maintain structured technical documentation (design docs, runbooks, SOPs, decision logs).
Governance & Best Practices
Support architectural reviews, highlighting risks related to technical debt and architecture drift.
Ensure compliance with organizational standards, policies, and cloud governance frameworks.
Assist in preparing reports and dashboards for leadership on cloud adoption, DevOps maturity, and drift/debt tracking.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with engineering, architecture, security, and operations teams.
Collaborate with leadership to align processes with business goals.
Deliver clear and engaging presentations to senior stakeholders.
Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Strong knowledge of Cloud Platforms (AWS).
Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitHub/GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with documentation tools (Confluence, MS Word, PowerPoint).
Understanding of technical debt and architectural drift concepts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong presentation skills able to prepare and present complex technical information clearly.
Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, architects, and technical teams.
Regards,
Vipin Goswami
Sr. Manager -Talent Acquisition
FSTONE Technologies.
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