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Position Overview
We鈥檙e looking for a Senior Director to lead the critical Cloud Infrastructure & Platforms Engineering (CIPE) team within the Enterprise Systems & Experience (ESE) division of Autodesk. Your mission is to ensure the cloud infrastructure, on-premises data centers, and core platform services that underpin enterprise and commercial business processes are operationally healthy, trusted, secure, and seamlessly integrated. You will define and drive the strategic direction for these foundational technologies, with a key focus on advancing our cloud maturity and financial efficiency. This high-impact role oversees services consumed daily by Autodesk workers and customers globally, making operational excellence and invisible infrastructure key measures of success.听
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic plans for cloud infrastructure and platform services, aligning with the overall business objectives. Ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions听听
Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of cloud infrastructure and platform engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Provide guidance and support for career development and training 听
Partner with senior leaders across Autodesk to develop cohesive technology strategies, ensure alignment, and maximize impact in overlapping functional areas听
Oversee the design, implementation, and management of cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. Implement best practices for cloud infrastructure management and maintenance听听
Manage the development and maintenance of platform services that support various business applications. Ensure the platforms are scalable, secure, and efficient听听
Manage relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality cloud infrastructure and platform services. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand and meet their infrastructure needs听听
Ensure cloud infrastructure and platform services comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect cloud assets and information听听
Drive innovation and optimization initiatives to improve the efficiency and performance of cloud infrastructure and platform services. Explore and implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance capabilities听听
Oversee the incident and problem management processes, ensuring timely resolution of issues and minimizing impact on business operations. Implement proactive measures to prevent future incidents听听
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Minimum Qualifications
Proficiency in major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Experience with core services like computing (e.g., AWS EC2), storage (e.g., Azure Blob Storage), and databases
Expertise in automation and IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation. Ability to automate the delivery and management of cloud infrastructure听
Proficiency in containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. Experience in deploying and managing containerized applications听听
Strong understanding of cloud security principles and compliance standards. Experience with implementing security measures and ensuring regulatory compliance听
Knowledge of networking fundamentals and virtualization technologies. Experience with configuring and managing virtual networks and environments听
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Azure DevOps for continuous integration and deployment听
Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, Go, and Bash. Ability to develop automation scripts and tools听
Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack. Ability to set up and manage monitoring solutions for cloud infrastructure听
Knowledge of database management and data services. Experience with managing cloud-based databases and data storage solutions听
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About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software 鈥� from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
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We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk 鈥� our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.
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When you鈥檙e an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
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