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Cloud Engineering Manager

7 days ago Charlotte, NC

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.

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Charlotte, NC, Wayne, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-169341
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-06T17:17:32

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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