Short Description

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. Bowman has an opportunity for a Senior Director, Cloud Operations to join our team in Reston, VA. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. Purpose The Sr. Director of Cloud Operations is responsible for the strategy, implementation, and oversight of the organization’s cloud-based infrastructure and services. This role leads the development and enforcement of operational procedures, DevOps practices, and governance frameworks that ensure the performance, availability, and security of cloud-hosted environments. The Sr. Director oversees both production and development environments, including CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, cloud-native platforms (e.g., Power Platform), and infrastructure as code (IaC) technologies. This role ensures alignment between enterprise cloud capabilities and business objectives, driving innovation and operational excellence. Responsibilities Leadership and Direction Report to the CIO/CISO and serve as the cloud operations authority on the IT leadership team.

Lead and develop a team of cloud engineers, DevOps professionals, and platform administrators.

Define and execute strategic roadmaps for cloud operations, DevOps maturity, and platform modernization.

Establish operational standards, KPIs, and continuous improvement plans across all cloud domains.

At the Operational and Company Level Partner with Information Security, Business Systems, and Infrastructure leaders to align on integrated cloud strategies.

Serve as the senior advisor on cloud-native tools, capabilities, and cloud cost optimization.

Establish governance practices for access, automation, resource provisioning, and incident management.

Do the Work Oversee enterprise-wide cloud operations including architecture, monitoring, alerting, and incident response.

Manage CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and DevOps processes using tools such as Azure DevOps, Terraform, BICEP, and YAML.

Ensure stable and secure operations of production workloads hosted in cloud environments (e.g., Azure).

Own the administration and lifecycle of platform technologies like Microsoft Power Platform, Azure PaaS components, and API integrations.

Define cloud automation standards for deployments, patching, scaling, and resiliency.

Lead efforts to reduce cloud costs while maintaining performance and compliance.

Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning for cloud-hosted systems.

Collaborate on cloud migration, modernization, and platform integration projects.

Success Metrics and Competencies Visionary leadership in building scalable, secure, and automated cloud environments.

Deep experience managing hybrid and cloud-native environments.

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders.

Proven ability to scale DevOps practices and drive CI/CD transformation.

Strategic thinking, business alignment, and operational excellence.

Ability to manage change, complexity, and competing priorities.

Deep understanding of enterprise systems and integration architectures.

Commitment to fostering a high-performing and inclusive team culture.

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.

High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.

Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.

Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.

Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.

Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks

Qualifications Minimum of twelve (12) years in IT, with at least five (5) years in cloud operations or DevOps leadership roles.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Proven experience managing cloud platforms (preferably Azure), DevOps tools, and cloud-native services.

Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, BICEP), scripting (PowerShell, CLI), and cloud monitoring.

Experience administering Microsoft Power Platform, Azure integrations, and enterprise cloud platforms.

Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, CAF/WAF).

Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer Expert preferred.

About Bowman Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow. A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status. Physical Demands and Working Environment Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

Mobility around an office environment.

Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.

Minimal travel required (approximately 10%).

#LI-BJ1 Job Description Disclaimer Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice. Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here (https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf) . If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here (https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination) . Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace. If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com . Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination.

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