Equity Bank Senior Manager, Cloud Engineering Jobs in Kenya
Job Purpose:
The Senior Manager, Cloud Engineering, plays a critical role in driving the strategic direction and technical design of cloud infrastructure and solutions within the organization. Their primary purpose is to lead a team of cloud architects in planning, designing, and implementing cloud-based systems that align with business objectives and leverage best practices.
Key Deliverables:
Formulate and articulate the organization’s cloud engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, technology trends, and industry standards.
Lead the design and engineering of scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-based solutions.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the cloud engineering team, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.
Work with stakeholders across IT, business units, and executive leadership to understand requirements, gather feedback, and align with architectural principles.
Evaluate and select cloud service providers and technologies, negotiating contracts and partnerships to meet organizational needs.
Establish and enforce governance processes and standards, ensuring compliance with policies, regulations, and industry best practices.
Identify risks and vulnerabilities in cloud engineering and propose mitigation strategies to enhance security, resilience, and business continuity.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cloud engineering practices and methodologies, staying current with emerging technologies and trends.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive framework outlining principles, standards, and guidelines for cloud solutions.
Create detailed blueprints and design documents for cloud-based systems, documenting architectural decisions and dependencies.
Define and communicate technical roadmaps, outlining key projects, milestones, and resource requirements.
Develop security and compliance documentation, including risk assessments, security controls, and compliance artifacts.
Qualifications
Professional Experience & Certifications:
5 Years + of extensive experience in cloud infrastructure planning, design, and implementation.
Strong expertise in cloud architecture, with a focus on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
Proficiency in designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
Deep understanding of cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and cloud migration strategies.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with experience in leading complex cloud projects.
Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated deployments.
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration abilities.
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Professional certifications in Cloud Architecture (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect).
Advanced understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates).
Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Ansible).
Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) (optional).
Good understanding of networking concepts and protocols (DNS, TCP/IP, DHCP, HTTPS, etc.).
How to Apply
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