Sr. Systems Operations Manager - Azure

Worldpay

$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of management or leadership experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering
  • 5-8+ years of hands-on experience in Azure DevOps cloud and software development practices
  • Experience transforming lift-and-shift workloads to Azure-native architectures with a focus on security
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and Octopus Deploy, including .NET web apps and Azure SQL Databases
  • Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep/Terraform)
  • Experience designing secure Azure application landing zones
  • Proficiency in automating security tasks for cloud applications
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a high-performing DevOps team fostering a culture of innovation
  • Guide the transformation of workloads to secure, Azure-native solutions
  • Oversee design and implementation of Azure platform and application landing zones
  • Architect and implement Azure infrastructure using Bicep/Terraform with security controls
  • Champion adoption of DevSecOps practices in CI/CD pipelines
  • Automate operational tasks for application repositories to enhance security and compliance
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure cloud solutions
  • Ensure compliance with financial industry regulatory standards

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model (3 days in the office)
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment
  • Focus on security-first and compliance-driven practices
  • Career development through mentoring and team leadership
  • Engagement with diverse technology and security teams
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder for 3 or more years.

This position is hybrid 3 days per week in either our Atlanta, GA or Cincinnati, OH office. This position is not eligible for remote work

What you'll own
  • Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing DevOps team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and security-first thinking.
  • Transformation & Delivery:
    • Guide the transformation of completed lift-and-shift workloads into secure, Azure-native solutions, leveraging Azure services, automation, and best practices.
    • Oversee the design and implementation of Azure platform and application landing zones with security and compliance as foundational principles.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
    • Architect, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure using Bicep and/or Terraform for both platform and application resources, ensuring security controls are codified and versioned.
    • Drive adoption of IaC for consistent, repeatable, and automated deployments with integrated security validation.
  • DevSecOps & Automation:
    • Champion the adoption of DevSecOps practices, integrating security testing and controls into CI/CD pipelines and throughout the SDLC.
    • Automate Day 2 operational tasks for application repositories, including monitoring, patching, scaling, backup, and continuous security compliance checks.
    • Collaborate with security teams to ensure vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and compliance checks are automated and enforced.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with software engineering, security, architecture, and business stakeholders to deliver resilient, secure, and compliant cloud solutions.
  • Compliance & Security:
    • Ensure all solutions meet financial industry regulatory standards and internal security/compliance policies.
    • Continuously monitor, audit, and enhance security posture across all DevOps processes and cloud resources.


What you'll bring
  • 3-5+ years of management or leadership experience in a DevOps or Cloud Engineering environment.
  • 5-8+ years of hands-on experience in Azure DevOps cloud and software development practices.
  • Proven experience transforming lift-and-shift workloads to Azure-native architectures and processes, with a focus on security and compliance.
  • Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure and Octopus Deploy, including deploying and managing App Services, .NET web apps, Azure SQL Databases, and related services, with security best practices.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep and/or Terraform), including codifying security controls.
  • Experience designing and implementing secure Azure platform and application landing zones.
  • Proficiency in automating Day 2 operational and security tasks for cloud applications.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevSecOps tooling (e.g., Azure DevOps, Octopus Deploy, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
  • Previous experience in the financial industry, with a solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts, drive delivery, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and security awareness.


It's a bonus if you have
  • Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-400, AZ-104, AZ-305).
  • Experience with IaC using Octopus Deploy, monitoring/logging tools, and security best practices.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and modern software development lifecycles.
  • Experience with security frameworks and tools (e.g., Snyk, SCA, OWASP, SAST/DAST, vulnerability management).


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