Director, Cloud Engineering

Magnet Forensics

. Define and execute the cloud platform strategy supporting Magnet’s SaaS products and long-term business objectives .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeCanadaLead💰 CA$200,000 - CA$250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in cloud platform strategy, operational excellence, and compliance frameworks, with a strong focus on security, cost governance, and cross-functional leadership. Proven ability to drive innovation and improve engineering effectiveness through strategic partnerships and technology evaluation.

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Cloud Platform StrategyPublic Cloud Expertise (AWS)Cloud Financial ManagementCompliance Frameworks (FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001)Cross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Cloud InfrastructurePlatform EngineeringSaaS OperationsCloud SecurityGovernanceRisk ManagementCost OptimizationIdentity and Access ManagementObservabilityReliability Engineering

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementExecutive Presentation SkillsCollaborationContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

AI TechnologiesCloud ProvidersEngineering ToolsOperational ToolingAutomation Frameworks

Industry Keywords

SaaSCloud GovernanceOperational ExcellenceHigh-Growth OrganizationsTechnology Vendors

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the cloud platform strategy supporting Magnet’s SaaS products and long-term business objectives
Establish operational excellence practices covering service reliability, observability, incident management, disaster recovery, and platform governance
Partner with engineering leaders to deliver highly available and scalable cloud services
Lead cross-functional initiatives improving platform consistency, operational maturity, and engineering effectiveness
Champion platform architecture standards and participate in technical governance and architectural reviews
Lead cloud platform readiness for security and compliance frameworks, including FedRAMP and other regulatory requirements
Implement secure-by-default platforms, policies, and operational controls with Security and Compliance teams
Drive vulnerability management, security remediation, and platform-wide operational security initiatives
Evaluate regulatory and sovereign cloud requirements and develop strategies for global customers
Own cloud cost governance, forecasting, budgeting, and optimization programs
Develop cloud financial management practices providing transparency and accountability
Align technology investments with business priorities alongside Finance and Engineering leaders
Introduce automation and operational tooling to improve forecasting accuracy and cost visibility
Establish frameworks balancing innovation, performance, and cost control
Drive responsible adoption of AI technologies across Engineering and Shared Services
Evaluate, operationalize, and govern AI platforms, services, and tooling
Develop strategies for monitoring, managing, and optimizing AI infrastructure and spend
Identify AI-enabled workflow opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and decision-making
Lead evaluation, selection, negotiation, and lifecycle management of cloud providers, technology platforms, and engineering tools
Develop strategic relationships with technology vendors and service providers
Manage major cloud and software licensing agreements
Assess emerging technologies and vendors
Build, develop, and lead high-performing cloud and platform engineering teams
Foster accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Improve developer experience through tooling, reduced friction, and self-service platform capabilities
Enable engineering teams to build, deploy, and operate software efficiently and reliably

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must reside in Canada
10+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or related technical disciplines
5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering managers and/or technical teams
Deep expertise with public cloud platforms, preferably AWS
Experience building and maintaining private cloud infrastructure
Experience operating large-scale SaaS platforms in production environments
Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, governance, and risk management
Experience with cloud financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization
Proven track record leading cross-functional strategic initiatives
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
Experience evaluating and managing technology vendors and strategic partnerships
Experience supporting FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar compliance frameworks
Experience building platform engineering or developer experience organizations
Familiarity with AI and machine learning infrastructure, governance, and operational practices
Experience leading identity and access management initiatives
Knowledge of observability, cloud operations, and reliability engineering practices
Experience working within high-growth SaaS organizations
Satisfactory completion of a background check is required for employment
US applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. through the applicable E-Verify process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous time off policies
Competitive compensation
Volunteer opportunities
Reward and recognition programs
Employee committees & resource groups
Healthcare and retirement benefits
Learning and development support
Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
Background check conducted in accordance with applicable laws