Data Governance Manager

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation.  

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way.  

This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family.  

Position Summary: As a DevOps Manager, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust DevOps framework that supports continuous integration, deployment, and automation. You will oversee cloud environments, ensuring scalability, security, and performance while optimizing workflows for efficiency. This role involves leading a team of DevOps engineers, collaborating with various stakeholders, and driving automation solutions to enhance operational capabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud engineering, automation, and DevOps best practices.

Key Responsibilities: 
• Azure & Microsoft Active Directory Management

o Maintain and optimize Azure Infrastructure, Azure Virtual Machines, and Active Directory integrations.
o Ensure security, scalability, and compliance across the firm's cloud environment.

• Automation & Scalable Solutions

o Develop and maintain scalable automation solutions to streamline workflows and increase operational efficiency.
o Identify opportunities to integrate legal tech solutions into the firm’s operations.

• AWS & Hybrid Cloud Exposure (Preferred but not required)

o Work with AWS services where needed and ensure a hybrid cloud approach is optimized.

• Vendor & MSP Management

o Act as the primary liaison for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and software vendors.
o Evaluate 3rd-party solutions, negotiate contracts, and ensure SLAs are met.

• Team Leadership & Project Oversight

o Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers and IT specialists.
o Provide weekly updates on project progress, challenges, and timelines.
o Ensure the team meets delivery deadlines for cloud and automation projects.

Required Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering or DevOps.
• Strong expertise in Azure Infrastructure (Azure AD, Virtual Machines, Networking, IAM, Security Policies).
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy Management.
• Experience managing Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and external vendors.
• Strong understanding of IT security best practices and compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Desired Qualifications:
• Proficiency in Power Platform (Power Automate, Logic Apps, Power Apps) for the 
creation and maintenance of scalable automation solutions.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400).
• Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipeline management) Certification (if available).
• Exposure to AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, IAM, etc.).
• Experience working in legal tech or professional services environments.
• ITIL knowledge or experience in incident management, service desk operations.

Physical Requirements:  
•    Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions. 
•    Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time. 
•    Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.
•    May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
•    Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer. 
•    Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.
•    Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
•    Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) 

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job. 

WLG and its affiliated companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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