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Loftware

Senior Cloud Operations Engineer / Team Lead

$115K - $160K/yr

VPN, direct connect, transit gateways * Container Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes * Cloud-native ... across their operations and supply chain, and our solutions are used to print over 51 billion ...

Firstup

Director of Cloud Operations

$200K - $228K/yr

We are seeking a Director of Cloud Operations (CloudOps) to lead and evolve our cloud infrastructure and operational practices across a globally distributed SaaS platform. This is a hands-on ...

Firstup

Director of Cloud Operations

OR · Remote

$200K - $228K/yr

We are seeking a Director of Cloud Operations (CloudOps) to lead and evolve our cloud infrastructure and operational practices across a globally distributed SaaS platform. This is a hands-on ...

Avnet, Inc.

Manager, Cloud Operations

Chandler, AZ

... financial and operational activities. Principal Responsibilities: * Leading a weekly cloud ... Interprets and administers policies, processes and procedures that affect direct reports and the ...

Simplesense

Senior Cloud Operations Engineer

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$155K/yr

Senior Cloud Operations Engineer Location: Denver, CO About the Team The Data Insights Capability ... You build trust by honoring commitments, acting ethically, and resolving conflict through direct ...

Simplesense

Senior Cloud Operations Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site +1

Our team combines over 100 years of direct mission experience solving hard problems with 50 years ... Senior Cloud Operations Engineer Location: Denver, CO About the Team The Data Insights Capability ...

Arizona Department of Administration

$104K/yr

CLOUD OPERATIONS ARCHITECT Job Location: Division of Information Technology 1600 W Monroe St ... Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, MegaPort, and high-performance site-to-site VPNs. * Global ...

Avnet, Inc.

Manager, Cloud Operations

Chandler, AZ

... financial and operational activities. Principal Responsibilities: * Leading a weekly cloud ... Interprets and administers policies, processes and procedures that affect direct reports and the ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for director cloud operations in the United States is $107,680.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $135,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Director Cloud Operations position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director Cloud Operations, you need deep expertise in cloud infrastructure management, strategic planning, and team leadership, typically backed by a degree in computer science or related field and extensive experience in cloud environments. Familiarity with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), automation tools, monitoring solutions, and certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar are standard requirements. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset help leaders navigate cross-departmental initiatives and resolve issues efficiently. These competencies enable the Director to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure cloud operations that support organizational goals.

What is a Director Cloud Operations job?

A Director of Cloud Operations is responsible for overseeing an organization's cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and performance. They lead cloud strategy, manage teams, and optimize cloud costs while enforcing best practices. This role involves collaboration with IT, security, and development teams to drive scalable and efficient cloud solutions. Additionally, they monitor system performance, address incidents, and implement automation to streamline operations.

What does a typical day look like for a Director Cloud Operations?

A typical day for a Director Cloud Operations often involves overseeing cloud infrastructure health, coordinating with IT and development teams to prioritize projects, and reviewing key performance metrics or incident reports. You might lead strategic planning sessions, approve architecture changes, or mentor managers and engineers to ensure best practices are followed. Regular collaboration with security, product, and business stakeholders is also common to align cloud strategies with organizational needs. Successful Directors balance hands-on technical oversight with high-level leadership and process improvement responsibilities.

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Senior Cloud Operations Engineer / Team Lead

Senior Cloud Operations Engineer / Team Lead

Loftware

Remote

$115K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

At Loftware, It's all right there - the scale, the expertise, and the opportunity to grow your career in a business-critical industry.
Job Title: Senior Cloud Operations Engineer/Team Lead
Possible locations:
  • Portsmouth, NH, USA (Hybrid), Remote (U.S.-based candidates working EST hours

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
About the role: Loftware is expanding its worldwide 24x7 Cloud Operations Team and we are looking for a highly skilled Senior Cloud Operations Engineer / Team Lead with strong cloud-based Linux and Windows expertise. This role is both hands-on and leadership-focused, responsible for building, maintaining, and troubleshooting customer environments for mission-critical applications across AWS and Azure. As a senior member of the team, you will also lead the US-based Cloud Operations group, running the US daily stand-ups to ensure alignment, focus, and operational excellence.
The Senior Cloud Operations Engineer / Team Lead will work closely with the global Cloud Operations team, and alongside QA and Development, to continually improve automated infrastructure and application deployment. You will help build and maintain reliable cloud infrastructure and services, ensuring the highly available and scalable solutions that Loftware customers rely on.
This is an excellent opportunity to take on technical leadership responsibilities while remaining deeply involved in cloud engineering, helping shape the evolution of our cloud platforms and mentoring the next generation of Cloud Operations engineers.
The base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $160,000 annually. This range represents the good-faith minimum and maximum salary that the organization believes it would pay for this role at the time of this posting (these ranges are dependent on location of hire).
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
Lead Cloud Operations Excellence
  • Own and enhance monitoring, observability, and alerting frameworks across AWS, Azure, and other platforms.
  • Define SLIs/SLOs and drive continuous reliability improvements.
  • Define and promote best practices across cloud operations.
  • Lead the US daily stand-ups, ensuring clear priorities, effective communication, and rapid issue resolution.

Team Leadership & People Management
  • Manage and mentor the US-based Cloud Operations Engineers.
  • Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development planning.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Drive Automation & Infrastructure as Code
  • Architect and maintain scalable, reusable IaC solutions using Terraform, Terragrunt, and Ansible.
  • Champion automation-first approaches to eliminate manual operational tasks.

Security & Compliance Leadership
  • Design and enforce cloud security best practices, governance, and compliance standards.
  • Lead vulnerability assessments and remediation strategies across environments.

Reliability & Resilience Engineering
  • Design and implement disaster recovery (DR), backup strategies, and high-availability architectures.
  • Lead incident response, root cause analysis (RCA), and postmortem reviews with actionable improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Engineering, QA, and Product teams to improve system architecture and application performance.
  • Influence design decisions to enhance scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency.

Cloud Networking Architecture
  • Design and manage complex networking setups including VPNs, Direct Connect, Transit Gateways, and hybrid connectivity.

Performance Optimization
  • Identify bottlenecks and lead initiatives to optimize system performance and efficiency.

On-Call & Incident Leadership
  • Participate in and lead on-call rotations.
  • Act as escalation point for critical incidents and ensure rapid resolution.

Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in cloud operations, SRE, or infrastructure engineering
  • Strong expertise in AWS and/or Azure
  • Deep experience with Linux and/or Windows server environments
  • Proven experience leading operational initiatives in production environments
  • Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal)

Preferred Technical Experience:
  • Database: PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server
  • Scripting: Python, Java, Bash, .NET/C#, Powershell
  • IAC and Automation: Terraform, Terragrunt,Ansible, Rundeck, Jenkins
  • Cloud networking concepts: VPN, direct connect, transit gateways
  • Container Technologies: Docker, Kubernetes
  • Cloud-native technologies: RDS, Microservices, Serverless computing

Why Join Us?
  • Working for the undisputed global leader in a business-critical industry offers unparalleled possibilities.
  • Our team is made up of the most talented, curious, and inspiring people in their fields, each bringing something unique to the table.
  • We use the power of the global team.
  • We set you up for success. We offer comprehensive training to all employees and place an emphasis on employee development.

We Win with Inclusion
At Loftware, inclusion, diversity, and belonging are paramount to our success and our culture. We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential.
About us
We make the Supply Chain work
At Loftware, our end-to-end cloud-based labeling platform helps businesses of all sizes manage labeling across their operations and supply chain, and our solutions are used to print over 51 billion labels every year. With over 500 industry experts and 1,000 global partners, Loftware maintains a global presence with offices in the US, UK, Germany, Slovenia, China, and Singapore making us a trusted partner for companies in automotive, chemicals, clinical trials, consumer products, electronics, food & beverage, manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceuticals, retail/apparel, and more.
More about us: About Loftware | Global Leader in Enterprise Labeling & Packaging
Join us - #It's all right there.
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