Senior Manager, Cloud Engineering

$130,000 - $177,000/Yr

Vail Resorts

Full-time - Senior

Remote

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

About the position

The Senior Manager, Cloud Engineering at Vail Resorts is responsible for leading cloud initiatives with a primary focus on Azure. This role involves designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud environments, overseeing on-premises datacenter management, and ensuring the delivery of scalable and secure cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, strong technical expertise, and proven leadership abilities to guide a team in achieving cloud objectives aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the Azure cloud strategy, aligning it with overall business objectives.
• Drive cloud adoption and best practices for architecture, deployment, and operational frameworks.
• Oversee the design and management of Azure services and resources, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Lead initiatives to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, and Azure Bicep.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate and streamline deployments, fostering a DevOps culture.
• Implement automated testing, deployment, and rollback strategies to ensure stable and secure production environments.
• Establish and enforce Azure policies, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements to meet industry standards.
• Collaborate with the security team to enforce identity and access management policies and data protection best practices.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of cloud environments and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Lead a team of cloud engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and career development support.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, promoting continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, infrastructure engineers, and cybersecurity, to support business objectives.
• Oversee the integration between cloud and on-premises systems, including Active Directory, DNS, and hybrid cloud setups.
• Provide direction for on-premises datacenter management and related infrastructure as required, ensuring seamless connectivity and resource availability.
• Support migration strategies from on-premises to cloud where applicable, evaluating risks, and managing transitions effectively.
• Monitor and optimize cloud usage and spending, leveraging Azure Cost Management tools to drive efficiencies.
• Develop metrics and dashboards for cloud performance, usage, and spend, reporting to senior management on the health and value of the cloud environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; a master's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering or architecture, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
• 5+ years in a leadership role, managing and mentoring technical teams.
• Proficient in IaC tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, and Azure Bicep.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles, including CI/CD, automation, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with on-premises infrastructure management, especially around Active Directory, networking, and security.
• Knowledge of cloud security frameworks, identity, and access management policies, and best practices in compliance and governance.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, strong analytical abilities, and a strategic mindset.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer, or equivalent are highly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and strategies for managing resources across multiple cloud platforms.
• Experience in hybrid cloud and datacenter networking.
• Knowledge of enterprise network security, firewall, and policy-based management.
• Familiarity with cost management and resource optimization within the Azure ecosystem.

Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks: Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family, and free ski lessons.
• Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Excellent training and professional development.
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours.
• Free ski passes for dependents.
• Critical Illness and Accident plans.