At CGS Business Solutions, we’re dedicated to helping skilled IT and business professionals take the next meaningful step in their careers. Whether you're exploring project-based consulting roles or seeking a long-term position, we connect you with opportunities that align with your expertise, your goals, and your growth trajectory.

Backed by deep industry insight and our proven TalentFlow™ Framework, we ensure every role we present is thoughtfully matched to your skills, passions, and career ambitions. If you're ready for a role that challenges you and moves your career forward, we’re currently partnering with leading organizations to fill the following opportunity:

As a Cloud Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to spearhead cloud initiatives and drive strategic innovation. In this influential role, you will collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams, providing indirect leadership to enhance our cloud engineering efforts and FinOps initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include optimizing our cloud infrastructure for peak performance and cost efficiency, while mentoring application teams on effectively leveraging cloud technologies. You will play a key role in cloud architecture decisions and have the freedom to explore and integrate cutting-edge cloud services and technologies.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cloud Strategy Development: Collaborate with various teams to develop a comprehensive cloud strategy, defining architecture frameworks, standards, and governance for security, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Application Development Support: Guide application teams in designing scalable and secure cloud solutions, offering architectural consultation on cloud-native developments.
• Cost Optimization with FinOps: Partner with finance teams to supervise and optimize cloud spending, supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cost-efficient resource utilization.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Lead cloud initiatives and provide technical mentorship through indirect influence, acting as a trusted advisor to multi-functional teams without direct supervisory control.
• Cloud Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards and policies, developing a governance framework for risk, security, and operational control.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, with strong experience in cloud cost management and optimization using FinOps practices.
• Proficient in cloud security, governance, and compliance standard processes.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Skilled in cloud automation and orchestration tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes, with strong full stack developer experience particularly in DevOps and cloud infrastructure.
• Proficient in DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools.
• Experienced in hybrid cloud environments, cloud migration strategies, and holds a proven record in software architecture and design.
• Proven track record to lead multi-functional teams indirectly, coupled with strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage varied stakeholders, and capable of working independently with minimal direction.

About CGS Business Solutions

CGS Business Solutions is a nationally recognized leader in IT staffing and consulting, delivering top-tier talent across Applications, Cloud & Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data & AI, and Engineering. As a multi-year INC 5000 winner and one of California’s Best IT Recruitment Firms, we’re known for combining boutique-level service with enterprise-grade results.

We’re also proud to be named one of the Orange County Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Companies, earning the distinction for five consecutive years as we continue to expand into new markets across the U.S. Companies trust CGS to attract, engage, and retain elite technology talent—giving them the advantage they need to lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving digital landscape