Director of Cloud Infrastructure

Director of Cloud Infrastructure

This job is available to work in one of our hub locations: Tampa, FL; Denver, CO; DC metro area, CA (Bay area), Austin, TX and will be hybrid

As the Director of Cloud Infrastructure at Deepwatch, you'll be the linchpin in driving our cloud solutions' performance, stability, and security. Reporting directly to the CISO, you will lead cloud architects and engineers to ensure that Deepwatch’s cloud environments are optimized for peak performance and scalability but also secure and resilient. This pivotal role will see you at the forefront of innovation and operational excellence, shaping the future of our cloud and hosted platforms. Your leadership will be instrumental in steering Deepwatch toward unparalleled success in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

In this role you'll get to:

• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for cloud infrastructure
• Stay ahead of trends and technologies to drive innovation within the cloud environment
• Oversee the design and implementation of a scalable, secure, and resilient cloud
• Ensure that cloud solutions are optimized for performance, scaling, and reliability
• Implement cost management practices to monitor, analyze, and optimize spending
• Develop and enforce policies to control costs while maintaining quality and performance
• Ensure that cloud environments adhere to security and regulatory requirements
• Conduct audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities
• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing cloud architect engineers
• Foster a collaborative culture for continuous learning and professional growth
• Implement comprehensive monitoring and management tools
• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and operational issues
• Drive the adoption of automation tools and practices
• Develop and manage IaC solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible
• Manage relationships with cloud service providers and technology partners
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements to secure favorable terms and conditions
• Design and implement disaster recovery and business continuity for cloud environments
• Regularly test and update recovery plans to ensure preparedness for disruptions
• Provide regular updates and insights on cloud infrastructure performance, security, and costs to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Communicate the value and impact of cloud initiatives to the broader organization, highlighting successes and areas for improvement

To be successful in this role, you'll need to:

• Have expertise in EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, Route 53, and CloudFront and have relevant AWS and Azure certifications
• Design highly available, scalable, and secure cloud solutions
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, and AWS Security Hub
• Implement cost optimization strategies
• Be proficient in writing and maintaining advanced IaC templates and scripts
• Design AWS Backup, S3, and RDS
• Configure and manage AWS networking components
• Lead and mentor a team of cloud architects and engineers
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of AWS monitoring tools: CloudWatch

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to inspire and guide teams towards innovative cloud solutions
• You are skilled in developing long-term strategies for cloud infrastructure and growth
• Capable of making informed decisions quickly and effectively
• Comfortable with change and able to adapt to new challenges and environments
• Focused on achieving measurable outcomes and driving continuous improvement
• Collaborative at working across teams and fostering a cooperative work environment
• Dedicated to understanding and meeting the needs of internal and external customers
• Detail-oriented in planning, execution, and follow-up to ensure high-quality results
• Commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical behavior
• Effective Communicator in both written and verbal communication

ITAR Compliance

This position will have access to customer data and as such is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Upon application, candidates will be asked to confirm that they are a U.S. Person as defined by the following:

• A citizen of the U.S.;
• A lawful permanent resident of the United States; 
• A person admitted to the United States as a refugee; or
• A person that has been granted asylum by the United States government.

The intent of this requirement is not to verify employment eligibility overall, but to ensure compliance with import/export regulations. If you do not meet these requirements, we encourage you to apply for other open roles at Deepwatch. This information will be verified upon offer of employment.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $176,000 to $264,000 + stock options + benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.