Leader, Cloud Engineering

The Leader, Cloud Engineering is responsible for the automation, configuration, and management of the business’s on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure, and the design and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.

COMPETENCIES

Ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support core organizational functions. This role will:

Collaborate with Engineering, Infrastructure, and teams outside of Technology to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems to meet business objectives.

Manage and oversee SA’s cloud infrastructure including AWS configurations, DNS, various SaaS products.

Design and deploy new applications and enhancements to existing processes.

Interact and negotiate with vendors and contractors to secure system-related products and services.

Monitor and test system performance; prepare and deliver system performance statistics and reports.

Develop and maintain automated provisioning / permissions for third-party applications.

Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

5 years of tech experience with at least 3 years as Sr Devops Engineer or equivalent.

High level of familiarity reviewing and authoring IaC code in either Terraform or CloudFormation.

Basic knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet.

In-depth understanding of AWS products and their subsequent limitations and mechanics.

Basic understanding of GCP API’s and multi cloud platforms.

Proficiency in at least one modern scripting language (Python, Ruby, Sh, etc)

Basic understanding of GitOps and or other development workflows on at least one major CI/CD platform.

Basic understanding of containerization under Linux using at least 1 major orchestration framework (Nomad, K8s, Swarm).

In-depth experience and proficiency with at least 1 major monitoring platform ( Prometheus, Datadog, Grafana, etc).

Strong organizational and communication skills with a history of maintaining runbooks and design documentation.

At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our Network team with a comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial future, and overall well-being:

Day-One Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting your first day (SA covers 82% of our core medical plan), plus a free One Medical membership and confidential mental health support via EAP/Talkspace.

Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, up to $2,400/year in employer HSA contributions, employer-paid life/disability insurance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.

Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.

Perks & Stipends: A $50/month cellphone stipend ($600/year), pre-tax commuter benefits, backup family care, and performance-based earning incentives.

This is a hybrid position based in our NYC Financial District office, requiring on-site work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.

Compensation Range

$205,000 — $225,000 USD

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.