Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sr. Manager, IT Platform Engineering & Governance

Sierra Nevada Corporation$165K — $226K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience with a minimum of 16 years related work.
  • 12+ years of IT experience, with at least 4+ years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record in leading large-scale IT infrastructure projects and strategic initiatives.
  • Extensive knowledge of IT infrastructure operations and services.
  • Experience managing hybrid cloud services and cloud-based solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy and delivery of modern infrastructure supporting company growth.
  • Drive large-scale platform initiatives ensuring security and scalability.
  • Evaluate and introduce innovative technologies to enhance reliability and efficiency.
  • Oversee operations of datacenters and cloud environments for excellence.
  • Establish KPIs to monitor service quality and availability.
  • Implement governance and compliance practices across infrastructure domains.
  • Lead and develop high-performing engineering and IT teams.

Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
  • 3 weeks of paid time off.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Annual incentive pay based on performance.
Full Job Description
The Sr. Manager of Enterprise Platform & Governance will lead Pillar 1 within the Enterprise Technology Platforms & Products (ETP) organization, driving the IT infrastructure strategy, governance, and platform modernization. This leader manages a high-performing engineering team, partners with Product Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Business Technology, and is accountable for secure cloud architecture, identity services, observability, and integration platforms. The role establishes IT standards, enforces compliance and accelerates automation and AI-driven capabilities for improved scale and efficiency. Success is measured by platform reliability, security, scalability, and adoption across the enterprise. The ideal candidate is a high-performing, forward-thinking platform engineering leader with deep expertise in modern infrastructure and a strong vision for how automation and AI can transform enterprise platforms. This position is critical to building a resilient, secure, and well-governed platform ecosystem that enables the company's product-centric strategy.

Responsibilities:

Strategic & Technical Leadership
  • Lead the strategy and delivery of modern infrastructure and cloud platforms that support the company's growth and technology roadmap.
  • Drive large-scale platform and infrastructure initiatives, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and introduce innovative solutions that enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency.


Platform & Infrastructure Operations
  • Oversee the engineering and operational excellence of datacenters, hybrid cloud environments, core IT systems, and cloud-based services.
  • Champion automation, self-service capabilities, and workflow optimization to streamline operations and improve developer and user experiences.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure high availability, stability, and service quality.


Governance, Security & Risk Management
  • Implement strong governance and compliance practices across infrastructure and platform domains.
  • Ensure adherence to security and regulatory standards (e.g., SOC2, ISO27001, NIST) through effective policies, controls, and risk-mitigation strategies.
  • Promote secure-by-design principles across platforms and services.


People Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering and IT operations teams.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.


Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Build strong partnerships with technology leaders, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to support company-wide initiatives.
  • Communicate priorities, progress, and impacts clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.


Operational & Financial Stewardship
  • Guide budget planning, resource allocation, and investment decisions to maximize value and operational efficiency.


Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 12+ years of IT experience, with at least 4+ years in a leadership role.
  • Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of related experience is required.
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale IT projects and strategic initiatives.
  • Extensive knowledge of IT infrastructure and operations.
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale IT infrastructure projects and teams.
  • Extensive expertise in enterprise datacenter management and cloud-based services.
  • Possess an understanding of hypervisors, automation/orchestration of Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud services
  • Experience managing hybrid cloud services.
  • Successful, progressive leadership experience working in a highly-matrixed environment.
  • Demonstrated success recruiting, building, developing, coaching, and retaining a highly-motivated, high-performing workforce.
  • Demonstrated success implementing successful long-term planning while adapting to immediate changing customer demands.


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • 8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, identity systems, or related disciplines.
  • Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Experience working in or transitioning to a product-centric operating model
  • Background in datacenter engineering, hybrid infrastructure, and platform lifecycle management
  • Proven experience leading engineering teams or technical programs in hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
  • Experience implementing and managing compliance frameworks such as SOC2, ISO27001, and NIST.
  • Ability to define and deliver platform services that balance security, usability, and scalability.
  • Experience implementing Compliance-as-Code and automated governance solutions in enterprise environments.
  • Experience defining a configuration and optimization strategy and for infrastructure components, including the alignment of infrastructure decisions with the overarching business and IT strategies.
  • Experience defining and executing a cloud strategy, including hybrid cloud orchestration and automation.


Essential Functions:
  • Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
  • Must be able to work on a computer for most of the work shift.
  • Strong hand/finger dexterity for computer tasks.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 lbs occasionally.
  • Travel may be required up to 25%.


This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $165,010.21 - $226,889.04. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

About Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is an American privately held electronic systems provider and systems integrator specializing in microsatellites, telemedicine, and commercial orbital transportation services. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada. SNC has a workforce of over 4,000 employees and operates in 33 locations in 19 U.S. states, United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, and Australia. The company's products and services include spacecraft, aircraft, electronics, and cyber security. SNC is committed to providing innovative solutions that help customers achieve their goals.
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1980

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