Cloud Operations Lead Job at VDart Inc, Remote

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  • VDart Inc
  • Remote

Job Description

Job Title: Cloud Operations Lead
Location: Rockville, MD (Onsite)
Duration/Term: Long Term Contract



Job Summary:

We are seeking a Cloud Operations Lead to manage and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure operations while leading a high-performing operations team . This role requires deep technical expertise in AWS environments , strong troubleshooting skills , and team leadership capabilities to drive performance, reliability, and cost efficiency .



Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure Management & Optimization:

  • Oversee AWS cloud infrastructure , including Kubernetes, EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, and CloudWatch .
  • Implement infrastructure automation (IaC) using tools like Terraform and CloudFormation .
  • Troubleshoot complex cloud issues across compute, network, and storage in AWS.
  • Manage incident resolution and problem-solving efforts for cloud environments.
  • Continuously optimize cloud operations for performance, security, and cost efficiency .

Leadership & Team Development:

  • Provide functional leadership , including task planning, mentoring, and team development .
  • Ensure efficient collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders .
  • Promote cloud best practices and drive continuous improvements in cloud operations.
  • Guide team members in troubleshooting, architecture, and operational excellence.

Compliance & Regulatory Requirements:

  • Ensure cloud governance and security compliance in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, etc.) .
  • Lead disaster recovery planning and high-availability strategies .
  • Maintain documentation, SOPs, and compliance reports for cloud operations.



Required Qualifications & Experience:

  • 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and operations .
  • Extensive hands-on expertise in AWS services (EC2, Kubernetes (EKS preferred), S3, IAM, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, CloudWatch).
  • Strong troubleshooting capabilities across cloud networking, storage, and compute .
  • Experience with incident management and operational resilience in cloud environments.
  • Proficiency in Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible , or similar automation tools.
  • Demonstrated team leadership , mentoring, and collaboration skills.



Preferred Certifications:

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) (K8s)
  • Certified AWS



Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in regulated industries (healthcare, finance).
  • Familiarity with enterprise cloud governance, compliance, and security frameworks .



Key Skills: AWS Infrastructure, Kubernetes (EKS), Terraform, CloudFormation, Cloud Operations, Incident Management, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), Security Compliance, Leadership

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