Principal Cloud Engineer

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. Company : Black & Veatch Corporation Req Id : 115897 Opportunity Type : Staff Relocation eligible : No Full time/Part time : Full-Time Project Only Hire : No Visa Sponsorship Available: No Why Black & Veatch?At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.The Opportunity Black & Veatch is seeking a highly experienced Principal Cloud Engineer to serve as a senior technical leader responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise cloud environments. This role will help define cloud standards, guide strategic technology decisions, and lead complex engineering initiatives that support business objectives across Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, and hybrid infrastructure.The Principal Cloud Engineer will partner closely with architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure, development, and operations teams to deliver secure, resilient, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. The successful candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence technical direction across the organization.This is a hands-on technical leadership role with significant influence on enterprise cloud strategy, engineering standards, and operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Architecture and EngineeringDesign, implement, and support secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and OCI.Develop and maintain cloud architecture standards, engineering patterns, and reference designs.Lead the implementation of core cloud services including networking, identity, compute, storage, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery.Evaluate new technologies and recommend appropriate solutions that align with business and technology objectives.Serve as technical lead for complex cloud modernization and transformation initiatives.Automation & Infrastructure as CodeEstablish and promote Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards using tools such as Terraform.Design and implement automation solutions that improve operational consistency, efficiency, and reliability.Develop reusable templates, modules, and deployment patterns that accelerate delivery and improve governance.Reduce manual operational activities through automation and orchestrationSecurity and CompliancePartner with cybersecurity teams to implement cloud security best practices and security-by-design principles.Design and support identity and access management solutions utilizing modern authentication and authorization models.Ensure cloud solutions align with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements.Support compliance initiatives including CMMC, NIST 800-17, ITAR/EAR, SOC and other applicable frameworksParticipate in security assessments, risk reviews, and remediation efforts.Cloud Operations & ReliabilityImprove the reliability, availability, and recoverability of cloud environments.Lead efforts to enhance monitoring, logging, observability, and operational processes.Serve as a technical escalation point for complex cloud engineering issues and crucial incidents.Support disaster recovery planning, resiliency testing, and business continuity initiatives.Drive continuous improvement in operational excellence and service quality.Governance and Financial ManagementDevelop and maintain cloud governance standards, policies, and guardrails.Partner with stakeholders to improve cloud cost management, resource utilization, and financial accountability.Support cloud optimization initiatives including rightsizing, reserved capacity planning, and cost allocation strategies.Promote responsible cloud adoption through standardized processes and controls.Technical LeadershipProvide technical leadership across enterprise cloud initiatives and strategic projects.Lead technical design reviews and architecture discussionsMentor and coach cloud engineers while fostering engineering best practices.Build strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders to align solutions with organizational goals.Influence technology roadmaps and long-term cloud strategy through technical expertise and thought leadershipPreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.10+ years of experience in infrastructure, systems, cloud engineering, or related technical disciplines.5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and operating enterprise cloud environments.Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services.Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code solutions (Terraform preferred)Experience designing secure, highly available and scalable enterprise infrastructure solutions.Strong understanding of networking, identity management, security, automation, and cloud-native services.Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and operational support solutions.Proven ability to lead large-scale, technical initiatives across multiple teams.Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.Experience operating within regulated environments subject to frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, ITAR/EAR, FedRAMP, or similar compliance requirementsExperience supporting multi-cloud environments including Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, or VMWare-based platforms.Experience with CI/CD platforms including GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar technologies.Experience with container platforms such as Kubernetes, AKS, or EKS.Experience with cloud governance, cost optimization, and FinOps practices.Minimum Qualifications All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.CertificationsOne or more industry certifications such as:Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer ExpertAWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalAWS Certified DevOps Engineer – ProfessionalCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Work Environment/Physical DemandsHybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.Salary PlanITS: Information Technology ServiceJob Grade018Black & Veatch endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. 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General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. 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