Vice President, Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering

Shape the future of our client’s infrastructure as you lead the move to a cloud-first operating model. You will own enterprise AWS architecture, guide 24x7 infrastructure operations, and direct internal engineers and external partners. You will also build the foundation for AI-driven development, modern data platforms, and Azure Virtual Desktop. This hands-on leader will directly influence resilience, security, and innovation., * Define and execute cloud strategy, architecture standards, and operating models, including AWS Landing Zones, networking, IAM, and disaster recovery

• Lead cloud migration and infrastructure modernization programs
• Establish governance for cloud security, Infrastructure as Code, and incident and change management
• Serve as senior technical escalation point for major infrastructure incidents
• Own cloud cost management, forecasting, and chargeback practices
• Lead cloud and operations teams and manage MSPs, systems integrators, and cloud providers
• Guide architecture for Azure Virtual Desktop and enterprise VDI services

• A track record of building high-performing teams while staying hands-on in design and incidents
• Experience in financial services or another highly regulated industry, * 8 10 years of enterprise infrastructure or cloud architecture experience, including significant leadership
• Hands-on design of enterprise-scale AWS environments as a technical design authority
• Hands-on Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation
• Proven leadership of cloud migration or transformation programs
• Proven vendor management, including SLA/KPI oversight and SOW management
• Experience supporting mission-critical systems in 24x7 production environments
• Bachelor’s degree

Other Skills:

• Entra ID/Active Directory, FSLogix, and AVD architecture
• Data lake, ML, or generative AI infrastructure

• Base pay range: $160K $185K, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
• Benefits include paid maternity and parental bonding leave, educational assistance, and training programs.

Our Client: A leading financial services organization modernizing its technology to power secure, always-on digital services is seeking a VP, Cloud Infrastructure & Platform Engineering. This role offers the chance to lead a cloud-first transformation in a high-impact, mission-critical environment., Calance is a global IT company with operations in the United States, Canada, and India. Over the years, Calance has grown organically and has acquired numerous successful IT Services firms along the way. As a result, the company today is a mix of diverse cultures, talents, and expertise that collaborate globally to bring our best capabilities and thinking to clients. Calance also offers benefits which includes Medical, Dental, Vision care, and 401K. Calance - the place to grow. www.calance.com

Who is Calance? Calance is a global IT company with operations in the United States, Canada, and India. Over the years, Calance has grown organically and has acquired numerous successful IT Services firms along the way. As a result, the company today is a mix of diverse cultures, talents, and expertise that collaborate globally to bring our best capabilities and thinking to clients. Calance also offers benefits which includes Medical, Dental, Vision care, and 401K. Calance - the place to grow. www.calance.com