Principal Cloud Engineer

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WI - Appleton time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R5464##
** POSITION SUMMARY
** The Principal Cloud Engineer is a technical and strategic leader for the cloud platform and enablement function, responsible for setting vision, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with business objectives across hybrid and multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP, on-prem). This role mentors architects and senior engineers, influences executive stakeholders, and leads the development of enterprise-wide cloud strategies, standards, and transformation initiatives.
In the first 12 months in this role, you will have an opportunity to:

· Digest, understand and aide in improving and implementing the enterprise cloud strategy, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps.  
· Lead adoption of advanced cloud-native patterns (e.g., Git Ops, SRE, Fin Ops, Zero Trust) across all platform teams.  
· Sponsor and guide major transformation initiatives (e.g., migration, modernization, automation at scale).  
· Establish and track organizational SLOs for reliability, security, and cost optimization.  
· Build and nurture a high-performing, inclusive cloud engineering culture through mentorship and coaching.  
· Represent cloud engineering in executive forums, influencing investment, risk, and compliance decisions.

Location:

This role is located on-site in Appleton, WI with occasional off-hours maintenance and participation in an on-call rotation.##
** JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
**** What You Will Do**##
** Strategic Leadership & Vision
*** Set technical direction for cloud platform and enablement, aligning with business and IT strategy.
* Develop and evangelize enterprise cloud standards, guardrails, and best practices.
* Lead cross-functional architecture reviews and technology selection processes. Digest, understand and aide in improving and implementing the enterprise cloud strategy, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps.
* Sponsor and guide major transformation initiatives (e.g., migration, modernization, automation at scale).##
** Technical Excellence & Innovation
*** Oversee design and implementation of complex, scalable, and secure cloud solutions.
* Drive adoption of automation, Infrastructure as Code, and modern Dev Ops/Git Ops workflows.
* Evaluate emerging technologies and guide proof-of-concept initiatives.
* Lead adoption of advanced cloud-native patterns (e.g., Git Ops, SRE, Fin Ops, Zero Trust) across all platform teams.##
** Reliability, Security & Cost Governance
*** Champion SRE and Fin Ops practices; set organizational SLOs and cost optimization targets.
* Ensure robust security, compliance, and disaster recovery strategies are embedded in all solutions.
* Establish and track organizational SLOs for reliability, security, and cost optimization.
* Lead incident response for critical events and oversee post-mortem analysis.##
** Mentorship & Talent Development
*** Mentor architects, senior engineers, and high-potential talent; foster a culture of learning and innovation.
* Develop and deliver training programs, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
* Support career development and succession planning within the cloud engineering organization.
* Build and nurture a high-performing, inclusive cloud engineering culture through mentorship and coaching.##
** Executive & Stakeholder Engagement
*** Communicate technical vision and strategy to executive leadership and business stakeholders.
* Influence investment decisions, risk management, and compliance initiatives.
* Represent the cloud engineering function in external forums, industry groups and vendor engagements.##
** Primary Tools & Technologies
*** Cloud:
Azure, GCP, AWS; on-prem virtualization/storage (VMware, SAN/NAS)
* IaC/Config:
Terraform, Bicep, Ansible/Chef/Puppet;
Packer
* CI/CD & SCM:
Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub, Cloud Build, Git
* Containers:
Docker, Kubernetes (AKS/GKE/EKS), Service Mesh
* Observability:
Azure Monitor, GCP Cloud Monitoring/Logging, Prometheus/Grafana, Elastic
* Security:
Entra /Azure AD, GCP IAM, Key Vault/Secret Manager, KMS, Azure Policy/Org Policy/OPA
** Additional

Job Responsibilities:

*** Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
* Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
* Continuously learn and develop self professionally
* Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
* Perform other related duties as required and assigned##
** QUALIFICATIONS
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* Required:

* Progressive IT experience, with 10+ years experience with public cloud platforms, such as Azure and/or GCP. Additionally, demonstrated cloud architecture/engineering leadership.
* Proven track record of leading large-scale cloud transformation initiatives in…