Director -Cloud Platform Engineering at Saviynt

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

15+ years of engineering leadership, managing teams with experience in cloud platform architecture and operations
Experience with Infrastructure as Code and platform automation at scale
Knowledge of security, compliance, and governance frameworks
Deep expertise in public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration technologies (Kubernetes, Istio, Docker)
Experience with developer platforms, CI/CD, infrastructure as code (Terraform, GitLab), and cloud governance
Strong background in observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Datadog, New Relic, Dynatrace) and strategies for large-scale systems
Ability to engage with executive leadership and drive strategic outcomes across technical and business areas
Technical and hands-on leadership mindset with excellent communication and strategic planning skills
AI and Automation first mindset

Responsibilities

Own and drive the cloud platform strategy, including infrastructure security, availability, performance, and cost management
Lead multiyear transformation initiatives for cloud platform evolution and scalability
Champion AI-driven automation to simplify developer workflows, improve platform reliability, and increase operational efficiency
Develop and execute cloud platform strategies aligning with business goals, focusing on resilience, security, cost governance, and performance
Lead and mentor high-performing teams of cloud platform engineers and observability specialists
Collaborate with product management, cloud operations, and other stakeholders to enhance platform architecture, automation, and deployment pipelines
Implement and manage observability tools and frameworks (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana) for monitoring, tracing, and alerting on cloud services
Drive security and compliance best practices across cloud infrastructure and services
Oversee incident and problem management to improve platform reliability
Stay abreast of emerging cloud and observability technologies to drive innovation and efficiency

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cloud Platform EngineeringObservabilityAI AutomationCloud InfrastructureCloud SecurityCost ManagementPlatform ScalabilityDeveloper ExperienceCloud Governance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Director role?

The role requires 15+ years of engineering leadership, managing teams with experience in cloud platform architecture and operations.

What technical skills are essential for this position?

Candidates need experience with Infrastructure as Code and platform automation at scale, deep expertise in public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and knowledge of security, compliance, and governance frameworks. Familiarity with observability tools like Datadog, Prometheus, and Grafana is also important.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director position?

A strong candidate is a hands-on strategic leader with an AI and Automation first mindset, experience driving cloud platform strategy, leading high-performing teams, and expertise in building scalable, secure infrastructure.

Saviynt

Cloud-based identity security and access governance

About Saviynt

Saviynt provides a cloud-based platform focused on identity security and access governance for businesses. Its services include identity governance and administration, third-party access governance, and cloud privileged access management, all aimed at helping organizations manage and secure digital identities, including those of employees and vendors. The platform features automated workflows and tools that simplify identity lifecycle management, while offering visibility and analytics to help businesses stay audit-ready and reduce identity-related risks. Unlike many competitors, Saviynt emphasizes user-friendliness and ease of implementation, making it accessible for a wide range of clients from small businesses to large enterprises. The company's goal is to protect major brands and support their cloud and security initiatives through a subscription-based model that ensures ongoing revenue and investment in product development.

El Segundo, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2010Year Founded

$165.4MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees