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# Senior Manager, Cloud Platform Engineering

- **Company:** HighTower Advisors
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Bicep, Cloud Optimization, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d04518ef3ae8ea74

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
 * 8+ years of infrastructure or cloud engineering experience.
 * 3+ years of experience leading technical teams.
 * Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure services.
 * Experience with Terraform, Bicep, or similar IaC tools.
 * Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
 * Strong cloud security, governance, and identity management expertise.
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

## Description

The Technology organization at Hightower plays a critical role in enabling growth, innovation, and operational excellence across the firm. As Senior Manager, Cloud Engineering, you will lead the strategy, architecture, and operational management of Hightower's cloud platforms and services.

This role is responsible for building and advancing a secure, scalable, and resilient cloud ecosystem that supports enterprise applications, advisor-facing platforms, and business operations. You will partner closely with Infrastructure, Security, Application Development, Data, and Business teams to drive cloud transformation initiatives, modernize infrastructure, and establish best practices across the organization.

What You'll Do

 * Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud infrastructure, primarily within Microsoft Azure.
 * Define and execute cloud strategy, roadmaps, and architectural standards.
 * Manage and mentor cloud engineers while fostering a culture of innovation.
 * Establish cloud governance, security controls, and compliance standards.
 * Drive automation through Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices.
 * Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
 * Develop disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
 * Partner with business and technology stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions.


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