VP - Cloud Operations

November 8

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Education • Credentials • Social Recruiting • EdTech • Education Technology

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2013

📚 Education

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

☁️ SaaS

💰 Venture Round on 2021-07

Description

• At Degreed, we believe that learning is the key to unlocking opportunities. • As the premier upskilling platform, we empower individuals to connect their skills and ambitions with meaningful growth opportunities. • The VP of Cloud Operations will lead Degreed’s Cloud Operations team, overseeing our infrastructure strategy, cloud architecture, and operational performance. • This role requires a proactive leader with a deep technical background, an understanding of modern cloud technologies, and a track record of operational excellence. • You will be responsible for ensuring platform stability, scalability, security, and compliance to support our fast-growing client base, driving industry-leading service levels across our platform.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in cloud operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing large-scale B2B SaaS platforms. • Proven expertise in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes). • Strong background in building and managing high-availability systems, with hands-on experience in implementing monitoring, observability, and incident response tools. • In-depth knowledge of security and compliance standards relevant to large enterprises (ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR, NIS2, DORA). • Demonstrated experience in cost management, budgeting, and optimization within a cloud-based environment. • Excellent communication skills, with a history of effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. • Strategic thinker with an operational mindset; able to balance long-term vision with short-term demands. • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (both PPO and HDHP plans available) • Dental and vision plans for you and your family • Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% match • Company funded HSA and dependent care FSA (pending eligibility) • Generous Parental Leave • Unlimited Paid Time Off and 5 sick days per year • Education benefit: Up to $1,200 per year for anything you want to learn (and we mean anything!) • One-time Home Office Stipend to make your workspace more comfortable • Monthly internet and phone stipend • Monthly wellness stipend through Forma • Wellness programs focused on your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing