Cloud Engineering Lead / Manager
Ready to take the wheel on major cloud decisions and help shape the future of a high-performing tech organization? This role offers the freedom to explore emerging cloud tools, influence strategy, and guide teams without getting buried under layers of bureaucracy.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with cross-functional teams to build and refine a long-term cloud roadmap, including architecture standards, governance models, and best practices around security, compliance, and cost control.
- Advise application engineering groups on designing scalable, resilient cloud solutions and support cloud-native development efforts.
- Work closely with financial partners to monitor and optimize cloud spending, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and efficient resource usage.
- Lead cloud-focused initiatives while mentoring teams through influence rather than direct management, serving as a trusted technical advisor.
- Strengthen compliance and operational integrity by developing frameworks that address risk, security, and regulatory alignment.
This hybrid, full-time role is based in the greater Orange County area. You’ll find room to grow, strong benefits from day one (medical, dental, vision), retirement matching, competitive compensation, and a culture that genuinely values its people.
What You Bring
5+ years in Cloud Engineering, with experience guiding multi-disciplinary teams.Deep expertise across major cloud environments (AWS, Azure) along with strong FinOps-driven cost optimization skills.Strong background in cloud security, governance, and compliance.Hands-on proficiency with automation / orchestration tools (Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes).Solid full-stack engineering foundation with strong DevOps and CI / CD experience.Experience with hybrid cloud setups, migrations, and large-scale architecture design.Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate autonomously.Bachelor’s in CS, IT, or a related discipline.