SR Manager -Cloud Operations at Extreme Networks

Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Networking, Cloud Computing, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • BS level technical degree required; Computer Science or Engineering background preferred
  • 8+ years of experience in a CloudOps / DevOps role and 5+ years of experience in a manager role
  • An ability to drive to big picture goals while valuing and maintaining a strong attention to detail
  • Experience architecting infrastructure for highly available, highly scalable cloud services
  • Hands-on experience with AWS or any public cloud (Azure, GCP etc)
  • Knowledge of Linux, security, and networking fundamentals
  • Working knowledge of container-based architecture and deployment (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Working knowledge of deployment automation development (Ansible, Terraform, Helm)
  • Experience in diagnosing and resolving complex application problems
  • Working knowledge of Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Redis, Ignite and RabbitMQ

Responsibilities

  • Build and expand the Cloud Operations team at Extreme’s Ireland office
  • Lead cloud infrastructure implementation and optimization across AWS, GCP, and Azure for reliability, security, and scalability
  • Manage and optimize middleware services, including PostgreSQL, Ignite, Redis, Elasticsearch, Flink, ClickHouseDB, RabbitMQ, and Kafka
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for production issues during EU daytime hours, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis
  • Resolve customer-reported issues and production incidents in collaboration with Support, Development, and QA teams
  • Provide technical leadership on cloud infrastructure design, performance tuning, and operational improvements
  • Ensure production operations meet security and compliance standards (ISO 27001, 27017, 27701, SOC 2, StateRAMP, FedRAMP)
  • Review new service designs and deployments to ensure security and compliance before production rollout
  • Work with remote teams in the US, Canada, China, and India to deliver continuous 24x7 cloud service operations
  • Scale the Cloud Operations team by developing domain experts and future leaders
  • Analyze service performance, identify bottlenecks, and execute improvement plans
  • Improve service availability, scalability, and monitoring through automation, tooling, and process enhancements
  • Foster cross-regional collaboration to maintain operational excellence across time zones

Skills

AWS
GCP
Azure
PostgreSQL
Ignite
Redis
Elasticsearch
Flink
Cloud Infrastructure
Cloud Operations
Middleware
Security
Compliance
Scalability

Extreme Networks

Provides advanced networking solutions and services

About Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks specializes in advanced networking solutions that optimize and secure network operations for a variety of clients, including educational institutions, retail businesses, government agencies, and healthcare facilities. Their products include network infrastructure such as switching and routing solutions, wireless connectivity, and data center fabrics, along with cloud-based services and advanced security measures. Extreme Networks differentiates itself by offering both hardware and software solutions, as well as professional and managed services that ensure efficient network operations. Their goal is to provide comprehensive support and training to help clients maximize their networking capabilities.

Morrisville, North CarolinaHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$16.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, EducationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive pay
Comprehensive healthcare
HSA
Life & disability insurance
Retirement plans
Employee stock purchase program
Tuition reimbursement
PTO
Wellness programs

Risks

Securities fraud lawsuit may damage Extreme Networks' reputation and investor confidence.
Complexity of AI integration could hinder adoption of Extreme Platform ONE.
Stiff competition in cybersecurity market may affect ZTNA solution's market share.

Differentiation

Extreme Networks offers AI-powered platformization with Extreme Platform ONE.
The company provides comprehensive networking solutions, including cloud and security integration.
Extreme Networks serves diverse industries, from education to healthcare and government.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven network management boosts Extreme Networks' market potential.
Expansion of 5G networks increases need for advanced networking solutions.
Rising adoption of cloud-based solutions enhances Extreme Networks' scalability and flexibility.

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