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# Cloud and Platform Engineering Manager

- **Company:** Herc Rentals Inc.
- **Location:** Bonita Springs, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Windows PowerShell, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, Spring Cloud, Grafana, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Bicep, Cloud Migration, Cloud Optimization, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Splunk
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=84ae893960931649

## About the Role

8-12+ years of Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or related experience
3-5+ years of leadership experience
Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Deep knowledge of cloud architecture, networking, identity, security, and distributed systems
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, ARM, or similar technologies)
Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
Experience with container and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, EKS, AKS, or equivalent
Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, governance, and vulnerability management
Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Grafana, Splunk, or similar platforms
Experience with disaster recovery, backup, and high-availability solutions
Strong understanding of cloud cost optimization and financial management practices
Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud environments
Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership and communication skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Skills

## Description

The Manager, Cloud and Platform Engineering is responsible for leading the enterprise cloud and platform engineering function, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, DevOps, cloud governance, and platform services. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud platforms while driving improvements in automation, operational efficiency, platform standardization, and cloud adoption. The ideal candidate is a player-coach leader who actively contributes to architecture, engineering, automation, and complex technical problem solving while leading teams responsible for cloud and platform services across the organization.

What you will do...
Lead the Cloud and Platform Engineering team supporting AWS, Azure, and OCI environments
Act as a hands-on leader contributing to cloud architecture, automation, and troubleshooting
Design and oversee secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure platforms
Lead cloud adoption, migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives
Establish and maintain enterprise cloud landing zones, governance standards, and engineering best practices
Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or similar technologies)
Drive DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment standardization
Manage cloud networking, hybrid connectivity, DNS, identity, and access management services
Implement cloud security controls including IAM, encryption, secrets management, and compliance requirements
Partner with Security teams on vulnerability remediation, cloud security posture, and governance initiatives
Drive platform engineering initiatives enabling self-service infrastructure and automation capabilities
Oversee monitoring, observability, logging, and alerting platforms across multi-cloud environments
Lead backup, disaster recovery, resiliency, and business continuity strategies
Act as escalation point for complex cloud and platform-related issues
Drive cloud financial governance, cost optimization, and consumption reporting
Evaluate and recommend emerging cloud, platform, AI, and automation technologies
Support enterprise initiatives including AI platforms, cloud-native applications, analytics, and modernization efforts
Mentor engineers and establish engineering standards, documentation, and operational runbooks
Manage strategic cloud vendors, managed services partners, and technology providers
Communicate cloud strategy, roadmap, risks, and performance metrics to leadership


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