Job Details

Manager, Cloud Architecture & Engineering
Location: Lake Forest, IL (Hybrid)
Full-Time Permanent Position

About the Role
Seeking a hands-on experience - Manager of Cloud Architecture & Engineering to lead our enterprise cloud strategy. You will own the design, implementation and optimization of our AWS-centric environment, working closely with internal teams and managed-service partners to modernize legacy systems and deliver highly available, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define & Execute Cloud Strategy: Own the roadmap for cloud-native transformation and multi-cloud adoption (AWS + Azure).
• Architect & Design Solutions: Translate business requirements into repeatable, automated designs (Infrastructure as Code).
• Vendor & Partner Management: Lead technical discussions and governance with MSPs, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Operational Leadership: Collaborate with Operations, Security and Business teams to ensure alignment on performance, security, and disaster-recovery.
• Hands-On Delivery: Roll up your sleeves to implement IaC, CI/CD pipelines, identity management, and high-availability architectures.
• Governance & Optimization: Establish technical and financial controls to monitor usage, costs, and compliance.

• Experience: 7+ years designing and delivering enterprise-scale cloud platforms (primarily AWS; some Azure).
• Technical Expertise:
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
  • Cloud security, identity/access management, disaster recovery
  • CI/CD tooling and automation frameworks
  • Hybrid environments and VMware migrations
• Leadership & Influence: Executive presence to guide vendor partners and cross-functional teams.
• Mindset: Solution-oriented, with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Collaboration: Comfortable in lean teams and dotted-line reporting structures.
• Communication: Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.

• 401(k) match
• Paid family leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Health, dental & vision insurance