About the job
At Confluent, we are not just developing advanced technology; we are transforming the way data flows and how it empowers the world. Our innovative platform enables real-time data streaming, allowing businesses to respond swiftly, create intelligently, and offer experiences as adaptable as the dynamic world around us.
We are looking for individuals who are inquisitive, value constructive criticism, and collaborate as a cohesive unit, without egos or solo endeavors. We are a team of smart, curious individuals united to achieve something greater.
As one team at Confluent, we collectively harness the power of our data streaming platform.
Role Overview:
The Corporate Engineering team at Confluent plays a crucial role in establishing and sustaining a secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud infrastructure that backs our internal enterprise systems and applications. As a cloud-native organization, we operate entirely on AWS and GCP, providing internal productivity enhancements through tooling, access, automation, and responsive support.
We are actively searching for a Manager of IT Systems Engineering to guide our team of system and cloud infrastructure engineers. This position focuses on developing and maintaining internal services, managing our cloud environments, and ensuring secure and reliable access for our team members. The ideal candidate will possess robust technical skills in cloud architecture, systems administration, endpoint management, and networking, along with excellent organizational and communication abilities.
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Engineering, you will oversee key functions including:
System Engineering and Automation
Cloud Infrastructure
VPN & Network Access
Internal Application Support
Endpoint Management
Office & Remote Networking Support
Your Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Inspire and mentor a team of system and cloud engineers, fostering strong performance, collaboration, and professional growth.
Cloud Infrastructure Management: Oversee the design, management, and optimization of our cloud environments in AWS and GCP.
Network & VPN Oversight: Ensure secure connectivity for all users by managing tools like Palo Alto GlobalProtect and Twingate for VPN access and zero-trust networking.
Internal Application Management: Provide support for internal applications, ensuring they are reliable and efficient for all employees.

