Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.
SUMMARY
The Leader, Cloud Engineering is responsible for the automation, configuration, and management of the business’s on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure, and the design and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
COMPETENCIES
Ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support core organizational functions. This role will:
Collaborate with Engineering, Infrastructure, and teams outside of Technology to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems to meet business objectives.
Manage and oversee SA’s cloud infrastructure including AWS configurations, DNS, various SaaS products.
Design and deploy new applications and enhancements to existing processes.
Interact and negotiate with vendors and contractors to secure system-related products and services.
Monitor and test system performance; prepare and deliver system performance statistics and reports.
Develop and maintain automated provisioning / permissions for third-party applications.
Create and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
5 years of tech experience with at least 3 years as Sr Devops Engineer or equivalent.
High level of familiarity reviewing and authoring IaC code in either Terraform or CloudFormation.
Basic knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
In-depth understanding of AWS products and their subsequent limitations and mechanics.
Basic understanding of GCP API’s and multi cloud platforms.
Proficiency in at least one modern scripting language (Python, Ruby, Sh, etc)
Basic understanding of GitOps and or other development workflows on at least one major CI/CD platform.
Basic understanding of containerization under Linux using at least 1 major orchestration framework (Nomad, K8s, Swarm).
In-depth experience and proficiency with at least 1 major monitoring platform ( Prometheus, Datadog, Grafana, etc).
Strong organizational and communication skills with a history of maintaining runbooks and design documentation.
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our Network team with a comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial future, and overall well-being:
- Day-One Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting your first day (SA covers 82% of our core medical plan), plus a free One Medical membership and confidential mental health support via EAP/Talkspace.
- Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, up to $2,400/year in employer HSA contributions, employer-paid life/disability insurance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
- Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
- Perks & Stipends: A $50/month cellphone stipend ($600/year), pre-tax commuter benefits, backup family care, and performance-based earning incentives.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.
Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of technology experience
- At least 3 years as a Senior DevOps Engineer or equivalent
- High-level familiarity reviewing and authoring infrastructure-as-code in Terraform or CloudFormation
- Basic knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet
- In-depth understanding of AWS products, limitations, and mechanics
- Basic understanding of GCP APIs and multicloud platforms
- Proficiency in at least one modern scripting language, such as Python, Ruby, or Shell
- Basic understanding of GitOps or development workflows on a major CI/CD platform
- Basic understanding of Linux containerization using a major orchestration framework such as Nomad, Kubernetes, or Swarm
- In-depth experience and proficiency with at least one major monitoring platform, such as Prometheus, Datadog, or Grafana
- Strong organizational and communication skills with experience maintaining runbooks and design documentation
Success Academy Charter Schools Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Success Academy Charter Schools and has not been reviewed or approved by Success Academy Charter Schools.
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Affordable Benefits — Health coverage is considered affordable, with the employer paying a large share of medical premiums and offering multiple plan choices with HSA/FSA options. Employer HSA contributions and day-one eligibility in postings further support lower out-of-pocket costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid childcare leave for primary caregivers, adoption reimbursement, backup child care, and school lottery preference for employees’ children are highlighted. These offerings add tangible family-friendly value alongside core medical and retirement benefits.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recruiting materials emphasize significant annual increases, performance incentives, and faster advancement pathways than traditional districts. Some roles also reference year-end bonuses that can accelerate early-career earnings.
Success Academy Charter Schools Insights
What We Do
Since 2006, Success Academy has tackled educational inequities head-on by providing exceptional public education for 20,000 K-12 students in New York City. Our network of over 50 free public charter schools is looking for diverse, ambitious, talented people like you to join our team! Starting on your first day, you’ll receive world-class training and mentorship while working in a collaborative environment with passionate colleagues. As part of the Success Academy team, you will have ample growth opportunities within our network — including leadership roles. Success Academy is seeking candidates from all majors and backgrounds. All interviews are virtual, and a degree in Education is not required to teach. If you graduated or will be graduating with a bachelor's degree between Dec 2023 and Dec 2024, we encourage you to apply! We encourage you to look at our current openings and consider applying.
