Principal Engineer, Cloud Systems

Role overview Lead the design, operation, and improvement of enterprise cloud infrastructure across public and private environments. This senior technical role sets cloud usage standards, builds automation that reduces manual work, resolves complex infrastructure issues, and guides engineering and development teams toward reliable, secure service delivery.

Responsibilities - Support cloud systems and related infrastructure across operating systems, middleware, storage, databases, networking, and virtual environments. - Design and implement repeatable automation for deployment, configuration, and operational processes. - Troubleshoot complex incidents affecting critical systems, develop durable fixes, and serve as an escalation point for operations and delivery teams. - Help establish cloud usage and development standards, including governance, security, and operational practices. - Maintain infrastructure information to support capacity planning and project needs, and document operating procedures. - Coach other engineers, collaborate with application teams, and contribute to private and hybrid cloud initiatives.

Requirements - A technical degree, or a high school diploma or GED combined with equivalent work experience. - Experience designing, building, and managing Linux or Unix and Windows systems. - Extensive experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, as well as public and private cloud infrastructure operations. - Demonstrated scripting skills with tools such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell. - Extensive Infrastructure as Code experience using automation and open-source tools. - A track record of identifying repeatable work and partnering with teams to improve processes through automation.

Nice to have - An advanced degree in computer science or a related technical field, and cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or GCP/Nutanix credentials. - Experience with a cloud center of excellence, Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, CI/CD integration, and on-premises or hosted database services. - Knowledge of cloud security practices, least-privilege access, Kubernetes, and deep troubleshooting across logs, networks, and configuration.

Benefits and work setup - The position includes an on-call rotation. - The stated hiring range is $119,600–$194,480 for residents of the greater New York City area and $119,600–$177,905 in other approved locations. Pay depends on experience, education, credentials, and other job-related factors. - Benefits, subject to eligibility, include medical, dental, and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and retirement contributions.