Sr. Manager - Cloud Ops

Saviynt's AI-powered identity platform manages and governs human and non-human access to all of an organization's applications, data, and business processes. Customers trust Saviynt to safeguard their digital assets, drive operational efficiency, and reduce compliance costs. Built for the AI age, Saviynt is today helping organizations safely accelerate their deployment and usage of AI. Saviynt is recognized as the leader in identity security, with solutions that protect and empower the world’s leading brands, Fortune 500 companies and government institutions. For more information, please visit www.saviynt.com . We are seeking an experienced Cloud Manager to lead the design, implementation, operation, and optimization of our cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will manage cloud platforms, drive cloud transformation initiatives, ensure security and compliance, and lead a team of cloud engineers to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Oversee the monitoring of our SaaS application and underlying infrastructure (Kubernetes on AWS and Azure, VPN connections, customer applications, Elastic Search, MySQL) for alerts and performance issues
• Manage the full lifecycle of alerts, incidents, and service requests reported through FreshService, ensuring timely and accurate logging, prioritization, resolution, and escalation
• Develop, implement, and maintain operational procedures, runbooks, and knowledge base articles to standardize incident resolution and service request fulfilment
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational efficiency, reduce incident rates, and improve service request turnaround times
• Collaborate with engineering, development, and SRE teams to troubleshoot complex issues, identify root causes, and implement preventative measures
• Ensure adherence to defined SLAs (Service Level Agreements) and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for operational performance
• Generate regular reports on operational metrics, incident trends, and service request performance for management review
• Participate in on-call escalations as needed and provide leadership during critical incidents. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members
• Manage and maintain operational documentation, including system diagrams, contact lists, and escalation paths
• Ensure compliance with relevant security and compliance policies within the operations centre
• Plan and coordinate scheduled maintenance activities with minimal impact to service availability WHAT YOU WILL BRING
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Relevant cloud certifications are highly desirable, such as: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator or Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• 10-12 years of overall experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, cloud engineering, or DevOps
• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Proven experience leading cloud migration, modernization, and infrastructure transformation projects
• Experience managing or mentoring cloud engineering or infrastructure teams
• Strong background in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM/Bicep) and CI/CD implementation
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience in cloud security, governance, disaster recovery, and cost optimization (FinOps)
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and cross-functional collaboration with development, security, and operations teams

If required for this role, you will: - Complete security & privacy literacy and awareness training during onboarding and annually thereafter - Review (initially and annually thereafter), understand, and adhere to Information Security/Privacy Policies and Procedures such as (but not limited to): > Data Classification, Retention & Handling Policy > Incident Response Policy/Procedures > Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Policy/Procedures > Mobile Device Policy > Account Management Policy > Access Control Policy > Personnel Security Policy > Privacy Policy Saviynt is an amazing place to work. We are a high-growth, Platform as a Service company focused on Identity Authority to power and protect the world at work. You will experience tremendous growth and learning opportunities through challenging yet rewarding work which directly impacts our customers, all within a welcoming and positive work environment. If you're resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic environment you belong with us! Saviynt is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome everyone to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.