We are seeking a highly technical and inspirational Cloud Engineering Manager to lead and elevate our Linux Cloud Compute Operations team. This role is ideal for a bar-raising leader who thrives in a DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) environment and is passionate about mentoring engineers and driving operational excellence across cloud and legacy infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership & Mentorship - Serve as a hands-on technical mentor, guiding engineers in areas such as Linux infrastructure, AWS compute services (ECS, EKS, EC2), and scripting.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence.
- Participate actively in incident and problem management processes.
- Infrastructure & Operations Management
- Oversee the health, performance, and scalability of AWS-hosted and legacy Linux environments.
- Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform and OpenTofu.
- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and security compliance across platforms.
- Champion DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, observability, and proactive monitoring.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve efficiency and reliability.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure strategy with organizational goals.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience managing technical teams in a DevOps or SRE environment.
- Strong hands-on expertise in:
- AWS Compute Services: ECS, EKS, EC2
- Linux Systems Administration
- Scripting: Bash, Python, or similar
- Version Control: GitHub
- Demonstrated ability to develop and inspire high-performing technical teams.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or higher certification
- Background in software development or scripting for automation.
- Familiarity with legacy system modernization and hybrid cloud environments.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
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Vanguard Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Office
Two North Falls Plaza, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28217
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