Cloud Governance Lead

Liberty - Tyler, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Tyler, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Cloud Governance Lead at Algonquin-Liberty is responsible for overseeing the governance of the company's cloud computing environment and ensuring compliance with governance controls. This role involves leading the Cloud Center of Excellence, managing cloud governance activities, and coordinating Enterprise Architecture (EA) governance efforts. The position aims to enhance the efficiency and responsible use of cloud resources while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive improvements and report on governance outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of Liberty's cloud governance controls through collaboration with cloud architects, cyber security team, and cloud operations teams.
• Create and update cloud governance controls related to costs, architecture, security, availability, and performance.
• Report on alignment to cloud controls and risk reduction activities for both Liberty and Cloud Service Partners managed environments.
• Develop action plans to reduce risks through collaboration with architects, operational teams, and Cloud Service Partners.
• Lead quarterly cloud cost governance reporting and drive improvements to reduce cloud costs.
• Chair Cloud Center of Excellence meetings, managing agenda, action plans, and reporting.
• Use governance controls to provide requirements to projects and identify necessary updates and expansions to governance controls.
• Engage with stakeholders, business owners, and Cyber Security to share knowledge of cloud governance controls and practices.
• Maintain accountability for cloud governance deliverables.
• Chair Architecture Review Board meetings, managing agenda, action plans, and reporting.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of cloud services (Azure/AWS/GCP, Azure preferred) and associated technologies.
• Proficient and hands-on experience with governing compliance of Cloud Service Providers (managed service providers).
• Proven experience in IT governance.
• Familiarity and experience with relevant industry frameworks (e.g. NIST 800-53 and/or CSA CCM).
• Project management or similar organizational and coordination skills.
• Azure Fundamentals Certification or equivalent is beneficial.
• Understanding of Enterprise Architecture and Solution Architecture concepts (e.g. TOGAF) is beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and interviewing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve problems and issues in a collaborative environment.
• Team leadership skills, with the ability to act as a strategic advisor, guide, mentor, or manager.

Nice-to-haves

• Project management or similar organizational and coordination skills.
• Azure Fundamentals Certification or equivalent.
• Understanding of Enterprise Architecture and Solution Architecture concepts (e.g. TOGAF).

Benefits

• Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
• 401k Plan with matching
• Company funded Pension program
• Share purchase/match plan
• Leadership Development Program
• Volunteer paid days off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Achievement fund
• Free parking
• Variety of Health & Wellness programs
• Discount and Perks program