Principal Cloud Engineer

CLEAResult

. Provide enterprise leadership for cloud platforms, infrastructure services, automation, and operational excellence .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $110,200 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced technical expertise in Microsoft Azure and AWS infrastructure, cloud architecture, and operational best practices, while leading cloud migration and infrastructure transformation initiatives. Capable of establishing governance processes, security controls, and automation standards to ensure operational excellence and resilience.

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Microsoft Azure Infrastructure EngineeringAWS Platform EngineeringInfrastructure as Code (Terraform)Cloud Security ControlsDisaster Recovery Strategies

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Hard Skills

Cloud ArchitectureInfrastructure AutomationWindows Server AdministrationLinux Server AdministrationPowerShell ScriptingCI/CD Pipeline SupportContainer Orchestration (Kubernetes)Monitoring and ObservabilityIdentity Governance (Microsoft Entra ID)FinOps Practices

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365 AdministrationActive DirectorySingle Sign-On (SSO)Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Cloud Storage Solutions

Industry Keywords

Operational ExcellenceCloud GovernanceZero Trust Security PrinciplesRegulatory ComplianceBusiness Continuity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudKubernetesLinuxTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide enterprise leadership for cloud platforms, infrastructure services, automation, and operational excellence
Establish technical strategy, architecture standards, governance practices, and engineering best practices
Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation up to 50% of the year
Respond to operational and security incidents affecting business-critical systems and cloud platforms
Troubleshoot infrastructure, security, networking, identity, and cloud platform issues
Serve as an escalation point for Tier 2 and Tier 3 cloud and infrastructure support
Lead resolution of major incidents involving cloud services, identity platforms, virtualization, networking, business continuity, and enterprise applications
Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective and preventive actions
Act as technical lead and mentor for Cloud Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Infrastructure Engineers
Design, implement, and govern enterprise cloud platforms, services, and operational standards
Establish cloud architecture patterns, security controls, automation standards, and governance processes
Lead cloud migration, modernization, and infrastructure transformation initiatives
Partner with application, security, and data teams on scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions
Influence strategic direction for cloud services, platform engineering, observability, automation, resilience, and infrastructure operations
Establish and maintain operational processes, procedures, standards, and technical documentation
Advise stakeholders on cloud architecture, security, compliance, platform capabilities, and operational risk
Lead infrastructure resiliency, disaster recovery, backup, and recovery strategies
Influence enterprise standards for identity management, endpoint management, networking, cloud governance, and infrastructure security
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to enterprise platforms and operational efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-9 years of relevant infrastructure, cloud engineering, systems engineering, or platform administration experience
Advanced to expert technical knowledge of Microsoft Azure and AWS infrastructure and platform engineering
Knowledge of cloud architecture, governance, and operational best practices
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Windows and Linux Server administration and configuration
Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, and identity governance
Cloud storage, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
Monitoring, logging, observability, and alerting platforms
PowerShell and infrastructure automation
CI/CD pipeline support and DevOps practices
Security hardening, vulnerability management, and cloud security controls
Container and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Microsoft 365 platform administration
Knowledge of application architecture and cloud-native development patterns
Knowledge of data platforms and analytics services
FinOps and cloud cost optimization practices
Zero Trust security principles and regulatory compliance requirements
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
If applicable, meet all DOT qualification requirements and comply with applicable transportation regulations
Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without employer sponsorship or support
Successful hires must pass pre-employment checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-paid health care concierge service
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation, sick, personal and parental leave time
Paid Volunteer Time
Employee Recognition Program – convert recognition points into gift cards
Employee Assistance Program
Access to on-demand training courses