[LPS] Manager, Professional Services / Consulting Project Management

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment of existing on-premises infrastructure and applications to determine cloud readiness and identify migration and evaluate the security posture of current environments. Ensure security risks are identified early and plan for appropriate mitigation during the cloud migration.
• Develop and execute comprehensive cloud migration strategies, including roadmap, timelines, and resource allocation, for both AWS and Azure platforms.
• Analyze cloud costs, implement cost optimization measures, and establish cost control mechanisms.
• Ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the migration process, adhering to industry standards and compliance requirements. Implement security assessments for cloud readiness, focusing on identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., GDPR, IM8, CSA, SOC 2). Collaborate with the security team to align security controls with the migration strategy.
• Identify, assess, and address security risks associated with cloud migration, such as data breaches, unauthorized access, and data loss. Develop a security-focused contingency plan that includes encryption of sensitive data, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and proper network segmentation to ensure compliance and business continuity.
• Establish and maintain highly available and scalable cloud environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing cloud operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems, leveraging automation tools to streamline operational tasks and improve efficiency.
• Lead incident response efforts, ensuring timely resolution of issues and minimizing service disruptions.
• Continuously analyze cloud performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimization strategies.
• Maintain a secure cloud environment, implementing security controls, conducting regular audits, and staying abreast of security threats and vulnerabilities. Continuously ensure the maintenance of a secure cloud environment post-migration by implementing security controls, conducting regular audits, and staying abreast of emerging threats and vulnerabilities. Lead the effort to monitor and address security incidents, utilizing tools like AWS GuardDuty, Azure Security Center, and other cloud-native security solutions.
• Work closely with development, security, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment between cloud operations and business objectives.