Job Description
Cloud Infrastructure Manager | Cloud Infrastructure | Cincinnati, US Anywhere
Are you ready to write your next chapter?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, we process the largest volume of payments in the world, driving the global economy every day. When you join Worldpay, you join a global community of experts and changemakers, working to reinvent an industry by constantly evolving how we work and making the way millions of people pay easier, every day.
What makes a Worldpayer? It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We’re dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always staying open – winning and failing as one.
We’re looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Manager to join our ever-evolving Cloud Infrastructure team to help us unleash the potential of every business.
Are you ready to make your mark? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.
About The Team
Worldpay powers 2.2 trillion payments annually across 146 countries in over 135 separate currencies with over a million-merchants supported globally. Worldpay is the largest acquirer by volume globally, we provide a reliable, secure, and scalable payments platform 24x7 365 day a year.
Being part of the 200 strong Infrastructure Services organization, you’ll help to engineer and deliver the core infrastructure services that power our payments platform. We’re responsible for running some very critical systems, maintaining 20,000 servers via an automation platform, thousands of databases and petabytes of storage hosted from our data centers and public cloud.
We are looking for talented individuals to join the Infrastructure Services organization; you’ll be a self-starter, possess an analytical mindset and be a change agent.
The Infrastructure Cloud Engineering team would be responsible for designing, engineering, and building a mix of on-prem, private-hybrid or multi-cloud IaaS IT systems.
Aims to provide the Infrastructure Services & Technology organization with a standardized, efficient, and scalable platform, tools, and services for development and deployment.
What You’ll Own
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Manager to lead our Cloud Infrastructure engineering teams focusing on Public & Private Cloud within the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse team of cloud engineers and architects, ensuring the efficient, secure, and reliable operation of our private cloud infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in AWS, Azure, OpenShift, and Kubernetes, and involves overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud services tailored to meet our business’s complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Strategy: Lead and manage the private cloud team, providing strategic direction and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Cloud Infrastructure Management: Oversee the architecture, deployment, and operation of private cloud solutions using AWS, Azure, OpenShift, and Kubernetes to ensure scalability, security, and high availability.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Work closely with internal teams (security, application development, operations) and external partners to align cloud strategies with organizational goals.
- Innovation & Optimization: Identify, recommend, and implement innovative cloud-based solutions to improve business processes, reduce costs, and increase system reliability.
- Security & Compliance: Ensure that cloud solutions comply with industry standards, data privacy regulations, and company security policies.
- Performance Monitoring: Establish metrics and monitor system performance, reliability, and scalability. Utilize data to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
- Cost Management: Optimize cloud resource utilization to ensure cost-effective operations and budgeting for cloud services.
- Team Development: Mentor and develop team members, building skills in cloud management, automation, and security best practices.
What You Bring
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. A master’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience managing private/public cloud solutions, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role within the financial services industry.
- Cloud Platforms: Expertise in AWS and Azure cloud services, including EC2, S3, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Resource Manager, etc.
- Containerization: Advanced experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift, including setup, management, and orchestration of containerized workloads.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Networking and Security: Strong knowledge of cloud network configurations, firewalls, VPNs, encryption, and security best practices.
- DevOps: Familiarity with DevOps principles, tools, and processes for cloud operations.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects, budgets, and timelines effectively.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially in complex cloud environments.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift.
- Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in managing cloud environments in a financial services context and familiarity with associated regulatory requirements.
Bonus If You Have
- Good understanding across the Software Development Lifecycle
- Understanding of architectural styles and design patterns
- Experience implementing metrics and KPIs to track performance and progress of engineering initiatives.
Worldpay Perks - What We’ll Bring For You
We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect.
- A competitive salary and benefits.
- Time to support charities and give back to your community.
- Parental leave policy.
- Global recognition platform.
- Virgin Pulse access.
- Global employee assistance program.
What makes a Worldpayer
At Worldpay, we take our Values seriously, and we live them every day. Think like a customer, Act like an owner, and Win as a team.
- Curious. Humble. Creative. We ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day. We simplify the complex and we’re always looking to create a bigger impact for our colleagues and customers.
- Empowered. Accountable. Dynamic. We stay agile, using our initiative, taking calculated risks to progress. Never standing still, never settling, we work at pace to achieve our goals. We champion our ideas and stay flexible to make them happen. We know that every action adds up.
- Determined. Inclusive. Open. Unlocking potential means working as one global community. Our work spans borders, and we stay united by our purpose. We collaborate, always encouraging others to perform at their best, welcoming new perspectives.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.
Apply now to write the next chapter in your career. We can’t wait to hear from you.
To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn.
Worldpay is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $145,900.00 - $245,120.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
The job duties outlined above may be directly, and negatively impacted by a criminal history, which could lead to the withdrawal of a conditional offer. However, all qualified candidates with arrests or convictions will still be considered.
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EEOC Statement
Worldpay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here.
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at Worldpay works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. Worldpay does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
