As a Senior Cloud Engineer reporting to the Director of Platform Automation and Cloud Engineering, you will lead a team in maintaining and automating a large cloud-based computing environment using infrastructure as code. Your daily tasks include designing automated workflows with tools like Terraform and Kubernetes, developing deployment scripts for Docker and Kafka, and ensuring high availability and compliance with regulatory standards such as CIS and NIST. You’ll manage DevOps activities, oversee capacity planning, and implement technology roadmaps while fostering a high-performing team through regular coaching and feedback sessions. The role demands expertise in cloud technologies like AWS and Azure, along with hands-on experience in configuration management tools and scripting languages. Ideal candidates are passionate about new technologies and leading complex projects within a highly regulated financial services environment.
Skills
Terraform
Kubernetes
Jenkins
GitHub
Puppet
Chef
Ansible
AWS
Azure
Python
Ruby
Go
Java
Docker
CI/CD
PostgreSQL
CIS
NIST
Agile
Scrum
What you'll do
Design and implement automated workflows for provisioning cloud environments.
Develop and maintain automation scripts and procedures for deploying services.
Manage DevOps activities involving tools like Docker, Kafka, and container systems.
Lead the build-out of cloud computing environments and ensure system reliability.
Assess capacity needs within the cloud platform and plan accordingly.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and implement corrective actions.
What we're looking for
Proven experience leading technical teams in adopting new technologies.
Expert knowledge in cloud infrastructure design and management (AWS, Azure).
Strong communication skills for interacting with diverse technical teams.
Hands-on experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Kafka, and configuration tools.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required.
7+ years of IT systems installation, operations, and maintenance experience.
AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification or higher strongly desired.
Market check
Salary context
This
$136,200–$188,200
range sits above
41%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$129,800–$225,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$143,248–$219,425
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About The OCC
The OCC (Options Clearing Corporation) is the world''s largest equity derivatives clearing organization, acting as issuer and guarantor for options and futures contracts to promote stability and market integrity. Industry: Financial Clearing & Derivatives
The OCC currently has
25 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$136,200–$217,100
across 25 roles with salary data.