Job Description

Job Title: Cloud Operations Lead
Location: Rockville, MD (Onsite)
Duration/Term: Long Term Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Cloud Operations Lead to manage and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure operations while leading a high-performing operations team . This role requires deep technical expertise in AWS environments , strong troubleshooting skills , and team leadership capabilities to drive performance, reliability, and cost efficiency .

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure Management & Optimization:

• Oversee AWS cloud infrastructure , including Kubernetes, EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch .
• Implement infrastructure automation (IaC) using tools like Terraform and CloudFormation .
• Troubleshoot complex cloud issues across compute, network, and storage in AWS.
• Manage incident resolution and problem-solving efforts for cloud environments.
• Continuously optimize cloud operations for performance, security, and cost efficiency .

Leadership & Team Development:

• Provide functional leadership , including task planning, mentoring, and team development .
• Ensure efficient collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders .
• Promote cloud best practices and drive continuous improvements in cloud operations.
• Guide team members in troubleshooting, architecture, and operational excellence.

Compliance & Regulatory Requirements:

• Ensure cloud governance and security compliance in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, etc.) .
• Lead disaster recovery planning and high-availability strategies .
• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and compliance reports for cloud operations.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and operations .
• Extensive hands-on expertise in AWS services (EC2, Kubernetes (EKS preferred), S3, IAM, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, CloudWatch).
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities across cloud networking, storage, and compute .
• Experience with incident management and operational resilience in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible , or similar automation tools.
• Demonstrated team leadership , mentoring, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) (K8s)
• Certified AWS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in regulated industries (healthcare, finance).
• Familiarity with enterprise cloud governance, compliance, and security frameworks .

Key Skills: AWS Infrastructure, Kubernetes (EKS), Terraform, CloudFormation, Cloud Operations, Incident Management, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), Security Compliance, Leadership

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