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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager, Cloud Engineering and Infrastructure - **Company:** HOLLISTER INC - **Location:** Libertyville, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $215,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Reliability Engineering, SAP (Applications), Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, HR Software, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Bicep, Terraform, Software Version Control - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88036181/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree with 12-15 years of related experience, * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Minimum 12 years of progressive IT experience, including 8+ years supporting enterprise hybrid infrastructure and cloud platforms in a 24x7 environment. * Minimum 7 years leading engineering and/or infrastructure operations teams with accountability for production services, controls, metrics, and continuous improvement. * Experience operating at enterprise scale, including vendor management, budgeting/forecasting, executive reporting, and cross-functional leadership with cybersecurity, architecture, and application teams. * Fluency in English is required. * Senior engineering leadership with demonstrated success improving reliability, operational maturity, KPIs/SLOs/SLAs, and team performance. * Strong hybrid infrastructure expertise across Windows and/or Linux, virtualization, storage/backup, data centers, Azure, Microsoft 365 dependencies, networking integration, identity/RBAC, monitoring, and cost management. * Proven mastery of ITIL-aligned incident, problem, and change management, including major incident leadership, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and post-incident learning. * Experience with automation and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Bicep/ARM, PowerShell, source control, configuration management, and repeatable deployment patterns. * Strong observability and reliability engineering mindset, including monitoring/logging strategy, dashboards, capacity/performance management, and service readiness reviews. * Demonstrated partnership with Cybersecurity on hardening, vulnerability management, secure operations, audit readiness, and disaster recovery/resiliency planning. * Executive presence and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate risks, trade-offs, priorities, and business impact clearly. ## Description The Senior Manager, Cloud Engineering and Infrastructure leads the strategy, engineering standards, and operational excellence for global hybrid infrastructure across data centers, co-location environments, cloud platforms, and related enterprise services. This role manages a global engineering team accountable for reliability, scalability, performance, security, resilience, and cost effectiveness in support of manufacturing, R&D, commercial, and corporate operations. Hollister operates in a hybrid work environment. Associates are requirements are required to be onsite a minimum of 4 days per week. Responsibilities * Lead and develop a global Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering team; establish operating models, engineering standards, documentation, escalation paths, and performance expectations for 24x7x365 support. * Own strategy, architecture alignment, lifecycle management, and modernization for compute, virtualization, storage/backup, Azure, data center, Microsoft 365 dependencies, and related hybrid platforms. * Drive platform reliability through SLAs/SLOs, KPI reporting, observability, capacity/performance management, patching, backup, vulnerability remediation, and configuration compliance. * Lead major incident response and problem management; ensure effective triage, communications, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and post-incident learning. * Advance automation, infrastructure-as-code, configuration management, and repeatable deployment patterns to improve delivery speed, consistency, and operational efficiency. * Partner with Cybersecurity to maintain secure-by-design infrastructure, hardening standards, access controls, vulnerability management, audit readiness, and compliant operations. * Own disaster recovery and resiliency planning for critical platforms, including runbooks, testing, RTO/RPO reporting, and remediation plans. * Manage strategic vendors, budgets, demand forecasts, cloud/infrastructure cost optimization, and executive communication of platform health, risks, roadmaps, and trade-offs. * Communicate effectively with associates, leaders, and suppliers regarding infrastructure performance, incidents, risks, and priorities. * Participate in incident response, problem management, escalation calls, and after-hours support as needed. * Review technical documentation, vendor materials, and industry updates to remain current on infrastructure practices. * Travel by plane or automobile as required, typically 10% or less. Essential Functions of the Role * Vision-setting and alignment with business strategy. * High-level decision-making and resource allocation. * Oversight of compliance, risk, and organizational culture. * Communicate effectively via email, phone, and virtual platforms. * Collaborate across departments to support organizational goals. * Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. * Maintain and analyze data using tools like Excel, SAP, or HRIS systems. * Prepare reports and dashboards for internal stakeholders. * Demonstrate initiative in identifying process improvements or automation opportunities. * Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. ## Related Videos - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)