Senior Manager IT Cloud

Senior Manager IT - CloudJob highlights8+ years in Cloud, Linux, Kubernetes, OpenStack, and Data Centre operations with leadership experience and certifications like CKA, RHCE, AWS ArchitectLead hybrid cloud operations, Kubernetes and OpenStack platform management, DevSecOps adoption, automation, FinOps, security governance, and stakeholder managementWork ExperienceJob descriptionRole & responsibilitiesPlease find the Job description.JD - Senior Manager- IT and CloudCyfuture Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India (On-site)Job Title: Senior Manager IT & Cloud OperationsLocation: Cyfuture India Pvt. Ltd., NSEZ, Noida (Onsite).Company Website: www.cyfuture.com ; https://cyfuture.ai/ ; https://cyfuture.cloud/Role OverviewWe are looking for an accomplished Senior Manager – IT & Cloud Operations having 8+ years of experience into Cloud and Data Centre to lead enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure, Linux platforms, Kubernetes operations, data centre operations, storage platforms, DevSecOps transformation, and service reliability initiatives.This role will own the end-to-end lifecycle of infrastructure and platform services including cloud operations, OpenStack environments, Kubernetes platforms, automation, observability, security governance, and cost optimization (FinOps) while ensuring enterprise-grade availability, scalability, compliance, and operational efficiency.The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in hybrid cloud, Linux ecosystem, cloud-native platforms, storage architecture, SRE practices, and large-scale managed operations environments.Key Responsibilities1. Cloud Operations & Platform EngineeringOwn enterprise Cloud Operations across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.Lead platform modernization initiatives using OpenStack, Kubernetes, Linux, and cloud-native architecture.Drive infrastructure scalability, resilience, and self-service provisioning.Define operational standards for uptime, availability, and platform governance.Manage enterprise cloud lifecycle including provisioning, migration, optimization, and decommissioning.2. Linux, Kubernetes & Microservices PlatformsLead architecture and operations of large-scale Linux-based environments.Manage production-grade Kubernetes clusters for multi-tenant workloads.Drive adoption of microservices architecture, container orchestration, and service mesh.Establish Kubernetes governance covering cluster security, upgrades, and reliability.Enable containerized application delivery using CI/CD and GitOps practices.3. OpenStack & Data Centre OperationsOwn deployment and operations of OpenStack-based private cloud environments.Lead Data Centre Operations including compute, virtualization, storage, networking, backup, and DR.Ensure Tier III/Tier IV operational readiness and business continuity.Manage capacity planning, performance optimization, and infrastructure lifecycle.4. Storage, Backup & Infrastructure ServicesLead enterprise storage operations across:SAN / NASObject StorageDistributed Storage PlatformsBackup & RecoveryEstablish storage governance for performance, redundancy, and business continuity.Drive infrastructure standardization and automation.5. DevOps, Automation & SREBuild and scale DevOps and SRE operating models.Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation frameworks.Drive CI/CD transformation and release automation.Establish observability platforms and proactive incident management.Improve deployment velocity and reduce MTTR.6. Security Operations (SecOps) & GovernanceOwn cloud and infrastructure security posture.Drive DevSecOps adoption across infrastructure and application pipelines.Lead:Vulnerability ManagementSIEM IntegrationIAM ControlsZero Trust FrameworksSecurity AutomationEnsure audit readiness and compliance adherence.7. FinOps & Service ExcellenceEstablish cloud cost governance and optimization models.Drive consumption visibility, chargeback/showback mechanisms.Optimize utilization across compute, storage, and network.Own SLA management and operational KPIs.8. Leadership & Stakeholder ManagementLead cross-functional teams across:Cloud OperationsLinux & Platform EngineeringDevOpsSecurity OperationsData Centre OperationsPartner with business, sales, pre-sales, and customer stakeholders.Support technical solutioning and enterprise transformation initiatives.Technical Stack (Must-Have)Cloud & VirtualizationOpenStackVMwareAWS / Azure / GCPKVM / Hybrid CloudLinux & ContainersLinux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)KubernetesDockerHelmService MeshStorage & BackupStorage (Dell EMC / NetApp / HPE / Safe Storage Platforms)SAN / NASObject StorageVeeam / Commvault / NetBackupDevOps / AutomationTerraformAnsibleJenkinsGitLabGitOpsCI/CD PipelinesMonitoring & ObservabilityPrometheusGrafanaELKZabbixAPM PlatformsSecurity & SecOpsSIEMIAMEndpoint SecurityVulnerability ManagementZero TrustRequired QualificationsB.Tech / M.Tech / MCA or equivalent.8-10 years of experience in Cloud, Linux, Data Centre, Infrastructure Operations, Platform Engineering, or DevOps.Minimum 5 years in team leadership roles.Hands-on experience managing production-scale Kubernetes/OpenStack environments.Proven exposure to automation, FinOps, security, and operational governance.Preferred CertificationsCKA / CKADRHCE / RHCSAOpenStack CertificationAWS / Azure ArchitectTerraform AssociateITILCISSP (Good to Have)Key CompetenciesPlatform Thinking & Cloud Operations ExcellenceAutomation-First MindsetReliability Engineering & Incident LeadershipSecurity & Governance OrientationStrategic Stakeholder ManagementBusiness & Financial Acumen.