Senior DevOps Manager - US

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We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced CloudOps Manager to lead our global cloud infrastructure operations at Degreed. In this role, you’ll oversee cloud environments across Azure and GCP, ensuring our systems are highly available, scalable, and secure. You’ll lead a team of talented CloudOps engineers, drive automation initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally to support our evolving business needs.

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of our cloud infrastructure while delivering reliable, high-performing services to millions of users worldwide. If you’re passionate about cloud technologies, operational excellence, and leading with a people-first mindset — we’d love to hear from you.

 

Key Skills

• 7+ years of experience in cloud operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role
• Deep expertise in Azure and GCP, with multi-cloud experience considered a plus
• Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, Grafana, or Splunk
• Proven ability to implement and optimize incident detection, response, and resolution
• Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks
• Skilled in mentoring and leading high-performing technical teams
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator are a plus

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the CloudOps engineering team, fostering a culture of reliability, growth, and accountability
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure across Azure and GCP to ensure high availability and scalability
• Collaborate with development, engineering, and customer success teams to align cloud operations with business goals
• Implement and refine automated monitoring, alerting, and incident response workflows
• Oversee change management processes, ensuring minimal disruptions during infrastructure updates
• Drive automation initiatives across deployment pipelines, monitoring systems, and operational tasks
• Ensure adherence to cloud security standards and data governance policies
• Monitor and publish key performance metrics to provide visibility into team performance and system reliability
• Continuously improve operational processes to enhance system resilience and customer satisfaction

Compensation

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The total pay range for this role is $150,000 - $175,000
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

Benefits

We take care of our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and success.

View the full details here: https://px.sequoia.com/globalcompanybenefits

At Degreed, We Value

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion – We celebrate diverse perspectives and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute.

📈 Growth Mindset – Learning is at the heart of what we do. We empower our employees to continuously develop their skills and grow their careers in alignment with their unique strengths and aspirations.

🤝 Collaboration – The best ideas come from working together. We cultivate a culture of open communication, teamwork, and shared success.

By joining Degreed, you’ll be part of a community that values learning, co