Technical Manager for Cloud Systems

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Project/Program Management

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Technical Manager for Cloud Systems to support our HUD contract. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading teams of cloud infrastructure engineers to design and deploy a scalable cloud architecture using modern tools in support of multi-cloud IaC environments with a heavy focus on automation. Leadership and team development are a core responsibility in addition to being the technical SME on products employed by the customer. Knowledge of best practices for container deployments, Federal security hardening and governance, and CI/CD pipeline development are a must. This position is located within the United States and will is fully remote.

Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Engineering Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop cloud engineering teams supporting AWS and Azure environments, ensuring architectural consistency and adherence to enterprise standards.

• Architect, design, and deploy cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies (Terraform, GitOps).

• Oversee CI/CD pipeline design and automation using Jenkins, Ansible, and Git-based workflows.

• Champion Kubernetes cluster design, deployment, and lifecycle management.

• Guide modernization initiatives, including VMware-to-Cloud migration planning and execution.

• Provide SME-level technical direction on all infrastructure tools and services in scope.

Operational Reliability & Incident Response

• Own and mature operational reliability frameworks, including monitoring, alerting, system performance tuning, and SRE-aligned best practices.

• Lead incident response processes, including root cause analysis (RCA), corrective action planning, and cross-team communications.

• Implement governance around roles, responsibilities, escalation processes, and operational runbooks.)

Security, Compliance & Governance

• Implement cloud security best practices including IAM role design, least privilege enforcement, secrets management (HashiCorp Vault), and vulnerability management (Falcon CrowdStrike).

• Ensure systems align with NIST controls, STIG benchmarks, and federal cloud compliance frameworks.

• Oversee SEIM operations and analytics using Sumo Logic, Splunk, or OpenSearch.

• Support governance activities including policy enforcement, audit readiness, and security documentation.

Systems Administration & Platform Operations

• Manage and optimize mixed-OS environments, including RHEL 7/8/9 and Windows Server 2016+.

• Oversee configuration management, patch management, and platform hardening across cloud and on-prem hybrid workloads.

• Guide enterprise adoption and implementation of federally approved AI tools (USAI, Foundry, etc.) and big data platforms such as Databricks.)

Qualifications

Bachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Operational Reliability and Incident Response Management

• AWS / Azure infrastructure management (Infrastructure as Code)

• Experience with technologies such as (Terraform, GitOps, Jenkins, Ansible, Kubernetes, RHEL 7/8/9, Falcon Crowdstrike, HashiCorp Vault, Cloud Security (IAM Roles, NIST, STIG Benchmarks)

• Experience in tools such as:

• Windows Server 2016+ VMware-to-Cloud Migration experience

• Federally Approved AI Tool Integration (USAI, Foundry, etc.)

• Databricks

• Roles & Responsibility Governance

• SEIM (Sumo Logic, Splunk, OpenSearch)

C learance Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain HUD Public Trust

Posted Salary Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility Program

• Pet Insurance

• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.