Cloud Engineering Lead

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

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LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.  

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.  

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

Cloud Engineering Lead

The Cloud Engineering Lead designs and manages secure cloud and SaaS integrations, overseeing the entire process from requirements gathering to deployment and operational readiness. The role focuses on Microsoft Entra, modern authentication, and cloud security best practices, translating user needs and security requirements into scalable integration patterns. Working with Application Owners, Cybersecurity, IAM/IGA, Architecture, SOC, and Operations teams, this position streamlines access, strengthens platforms, enforces policies, and improves monitoring and automation. Responsibilities also include managing B2B partnerships, contributing to governance, and developing documentation such as SOPs and data‑flow diagrams, supporting secure application onboarding and advancing LA28’s cloud environment.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering work for cloud application integrations, intake and requirements gathering through secure design, engineering, deployment, and operational handoff. 
• Design and deploy Single-Sign On integration patterns using Microsoft Entra and ensure alignment with LA28’s Architecture principles and Cybersecurity controls. 
• Establish a SaaS hardening control set in collaboration with Cyber Security team  
• Evaluate and apply industry best practices for hardening for SaaS applications 
• Partner with internal stakeholders to advise on security best practices for existing or Line of Business SaaS applications  
• Partner with Applications and Architecture team to develop secure, scalable integrations between enterprise systems, SaaS applications, IAM platforms, and security tooling (SIEM/SOC pipelines, logging, monitoring). 
• Analyze application and business processes to streamline user access flows, portal access, enforce policy controls, and build automation that improves reliability and compliance. 
• Engage and manage functional-area (FA) stakeholders, serve as the integration bridge across Architecture, Cybersecurity, IAM, Application teams, PMO, and Operations, ensuring technical alignment and clear communication throughout the lifecycle. 
• Define and implement cloud integration strategies that adhere to organizational security policies, Zero Trust principles, and enterprise architecture standards. <