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For businesses, Degreed helps build a culture of learning that attracts, develops, and retains top talent—driving both individual and company success.
We believe learning is the key to unlocking opportunities. Our mission is to discover, empower, and celebrate the next generation of global expertise.
Join us in shaping the future of learning and workforce development.
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.
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, collaboration, and meaningful impact. If you’re passionate about driving change through upskilling and workforce transformation, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our mission.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Degreed offers flexible work arrangements tailored to each role. Some positions are fully remote, while others follow a hybrid model for employees near an office. Please check the job details for role-specific requirements.
For remote and hybrid roles, you’ll collaborate virtually using tools like Zoom and Slack. This role may require prolonged computer use and stationary work, with the ability to interpret written and verbal communication effectively.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and adaptable work environment that enables every team member to thrive and do their best work.
Additional Information
Degreed is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, career development, compensation, and training.
💡 Accessibility & Accommodations
We are dedicated to full inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance, please let us know.
🔍 Fair Hiring Practices
In compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
📄 E-Verify Participation
Degreed participates in the E-Verify employment verification program.
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates & Applicants
If you are applying from certain locations, your data may be processed in accordance with regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
For more details on how we process applicant data, please review our Global Data Privacy Notice for:
https://explore.degreed.com/privacy/
https://degreed.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409131149458-General-Data-Protection-Regulation-GDPR-Degreed-Update
By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to our use and processing of your data in compliance with applicable laws.
Fraudulent Recruitment Warning 🚨
Beware of fraudulent recruitment scams using the Degreed name. Scammers may impersonate our company, website, or hiring team.
⚠️ Degreed will never:
❌ Conduct recruitment via WhatsApp, Telegram, or direct-messaging platforms.
❌ Request sensitive personal or financial information in unsolicited communications.
❌ Offer jobs requiring upfront payments or promising unrealistic returns.
✅ Official Degreed communications will always come from a @degreed.com email address or phone number during the hiring process.
If you encounter suspicious activity, please report it immediately. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from fraud.
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