Cloud Engineer

We are looking for a Cloud Engineer to help shape and secure a modern cloud environment within a regulated healthcare organization right outside of Chicago. This role blends cloud engineering, architecture, and cybersecurity, requiring someone who can contribute technically while also guiding strategy and risk-informed decisions. The position works across infrastructure, security, development, and compliance functions to build resilient solutions, protect sensitive data, and support long-term cloud maturity.Responsibilities:• Develop and refine cloud architecture plans that align with business goals, security expectations, and future-state technology direction.• Lead cloud-focused initiatives such as platform enhancements, environment deployments, infrastructure automation, backup strategy, and operational monitoring.• Design, implement, and support secure configurations across cloud and on-premises systems with a strong emphasis on safeguarding sensitive healthcare information.• Partner with internal technical teams, privacy and legal stakeholders, and external service providers to evaluate solutions, resolve issues, and strengthen cloud operations.• Contribute hands-on expertise to cloud administration, troubleshooting, and migration efforts while improving reliability and performance across hosted services.• Establish and maintain infrastructure-as-code practices using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, Ansible, or comparable automation frameworks.• Support security operations by addressing vulnerabilities, assisting with incident response activities, and recommending practical controls to reduce risk.• Prepare architecture documentation, roadmap materials, and leadership-ready recommendations that clearly explain technical options, risk considerations, and investment priorities.• Monitor cloud consumption trends, identify opportunities to reduce waste, and provide reporting that supports effective cost management.• Participate in audits, vendor reviews, compliance assessments, and governance activities related to regulated healthcare technology environments.