AWS Cloud Operations Manager

AVID Technical Resources

$125K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 8+ years in AWS operations/engineering; 5+ years leading cloud or operations teams.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services, monitoring tools, IaC, and automation.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance.
  • AWS certifications strongly preferred (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator).

Responsibilities

  • Manage AWS infrastructure and core services for high availability, scalability, and reliability.
  • Oversee monitoring, incident response, performance tuning, and operational health.
  • Enforce cloud security best practices, compliance standards, and data protection policies.
  • Optimize AWS spending and provide reports on usage and cost controls.
  • Lead and mentor a cloud operations engineering team.
  • Drive automation using IaC (CloudFormation, Terraform) and support CI/CD environments.
  • Manage backups, disaster recovery readiness, and business continuity processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cloud architecture and application migrations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a skilled team in a critical sector of cloud operations.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge cloud technologies and automation practices.
  • Support for continuous learning and professional development through certifications.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams to enhance skills.
Full Job Description
AWS Cloud Operations Manager - Greater Boston, MA

Overview:
A leading organization in the region is seeking an AWS Cloud Operations Manager to oversee and optimize its cloud environments. This role manages day-to-day AWS operations, leads a team of cloud engineers, and ensures availability, performance, security, and cost efficiency across critical enterprise systems. The position supports ongoing cloud initiatives, automation efforts, and application migrations.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage AWS infrastructure and core services to ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability.
  • Oversee monitoring, incident response, performance tuning, and operational health.
  • Enforce cloud security best practices, compliance standards, and data protection policies.
  • Optimize AWS spending and provide reporting on usage and cost controls.
  • Lead and mentor a cloud operations engineering team.
  • Drive automation using IaC (CloudFormation, Terraform) and support CI/CD environments.
  • Manage backups, disaster recovery readiness, and business continuity processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cloud architecture and application migrations.
  • Maintain documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 8+ years in AWS operations/engineering; 5+ years leading cloud or operations teams.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services, monitoring tools, IaC, and automation.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance.
  • AWS certifications strongly preferred (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator).

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