Manager, Cloud Platform Engineering

Overview

10845 – Manager, Cloud Platform Engineering

Location:

Irvine, CA (5 days on-site)

Company Overview:

Hyundai Autoever America  (HAEA) isthe dynamic IT powerhouse behind Hyundai Motor Corporation, a Fortune 500 global leader in the automotive industry. As a key affiliate, we provide cutting-edge IT services and Managed Services Provider support to top brands including Kia, Genesis, Hyundai Translead, Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Capital, and Glovis.

HAEA offers a truly global and collaborative environment. Here, you’ll drive innovation, boost operational efficiency, and help shape the future of mobility for the Hyundai Motor Group.

At HAEA, we understand that IT is the cornerstone of today’s fast-evolving digital world. By uniting all IT resources under one roof, we deliver consistent, top-quality solutions while serving as the crucial information link between Hyundai’s Global Headquarters and North American operations.

If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make a real impact at a world-class company, Hyundai Auto Ever America  is the place to grow your career. Join us and be part of the transformation that’s driving the future of automotive innovation.

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The Manager of Cloud Platform Engineering oversees the design, operation, and management of HAEA's proprietary Open Stack-based private cloud platform and Public Cloud (Azure, AWS and GCP). This role requires close collaboration with the global operations team and headquarters in Korea to ensure stable, efficient, and secure platform operations. Beyond technical oversight, the manager plays a key role in driving the business growth of both private and public cloud services, managing budgets, planning strategic investments, and promoting continuous improvement in service quality and customer satisfaction.

Strong communication skills are essential for effective engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. The manager also collaborates closely with global and HQ (Korea) engineering teams to lead technical development, service enhancements, and the standardization of operations. Success in this role requires deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, strong leadership skills, a business-oriented mindset, and the ability to foster collaboration and communication across diverse teams.

• Lead and mentor the HAEA Cloud Platform Engineering team and contractors (Cloud Operations Center) in planning and executing cloud operations
• Design, deploy, operate, and optimize the Open Stack-based private cloud platform and public cloud, managing virtualization, networking, compute, and storage infrastructure
• Oversee day-to-day operations of both public and private cloud platform to ensure reliability, availability, and performance
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and platform components
• Collaborate with Hyundai Auto Ever Korea (HQ) on technical, architectural, and operational initiatives
• Coordinate with Hyundai Motor Company Korea (HQ) on technical and architectural matters
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across a wide range of infrastructure activities, including installation, upgrades, security, performance tuning, monitoring, and maintenance
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for operational support, including major incident (P1/P2) management and emergency response
• Communicate effectively with business stakeholders in both the U.S. and Korea, ensuring alignment, transparency, and consistent service operations

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, including networking, servers, storage, virtualization, security, monitoring, and cloud platforms
• Strong understanding of infrastructure technologies; experience with private cloud platforms such as Open Stack is preferred
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and lead infrastructure integration projects
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to operational improvement
• Motivation to lead cloud operations and transition toward cloud native technologies
• Effective…