Principal Cloud Engineer

Principal Cloud Engineer

Full Time Perm

Way of Work: Hybrid, 3 days on location

Salary Range: $133,, plus 10% annual bonus

Location: Columbus, OH (must relocate to Columbus, OH if you reside outside of a commutable distance)

Relocation Assistance Provided

NiSource is one of the largest fully regulated utility companies in the U.S., serving millions of customers across six states. We’re more than an energy provider—we’re a team committed to innovation, inclusion, and growth. At NiSource, you’ll find a workplace that encourages collaboration, supports professional development, and empowers employees to make an impact.

Principal Engineers in the NiSource IT department support the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for various products and platforms. This work involves working on agile product and platform teams that require hands‑on technical work, problem‑solving, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.

Cloud Engineers must have deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure platform, including cloud deployment strategies, operational and financial management, security best practices, and integrating complex on‑premises systems with SaaS and cloud‑based applications. The Cloud Engineers also oversee the design and support of cloud‑based data solutions, including data analytics platforms, data lakes, and storage architectures.

Your additional responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Technical Support: Assist in the design, development, and implementation of solutions for assigned technical product/platform.

• Solution Development: Develop and implement solutions that enhance the functionality and performance of assigned products or platforms.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including developers, analysts, service providers and stakeholders, to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.

• Code and Configuration Review and Quality Assurance: Participate in reviews and ensure that solutions meet quality standards and best practices.

• Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve technical issues, providing support and maintenance for existing systems.

• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute to innovation and continuous improvement in platform solutions.

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Infrastructure Cloud or Data Center Domain.

• Designing and solutioning the deployment of multi‑cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Solutioning of enterprise‑wide cloud governance policies to ensure scalability, compliance, and security.
• Leading efforts to optimize cloud infrastructure for cost‑effectiveness, performance, and resiliency.
• Developing innovative cloud‑native solutions, leveraging serverless architectures, containerization, and managed services.
• Designing and implementing disaster recovery strategies and ensuring their integration across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Driving innovation in container orchestration strategies using Kubernetes.

• Professional certifications in relevant IT areas.
• Experience in a similar industry or sector.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting career growth.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position.

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions),…