Cloud Engineering Lead

corespecialtyinsurance

Cincinnati (OH)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 200,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Health Reimbursement Account

Wellness program

Job summary

Core Specialty is seeking a Cloud Engineering Lead to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud environments. You will mentor a team of cloud engineers and drive cloud adoption across the organization, collaborating with DevOps, development, and security teams to deliver robust solutions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in cloud engineering with leadership experience, proficiency across AWS, Azure, and GCP, and strong IaC automation skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; Master’s preferred.
7+ years of experience in cloud engineering/architecture/infrastructure, with 3+ years in leadership.
Extensive experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud platforms including architecture, deployment, and operations.
Proficiency with automation, scripting, and Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP) desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cloud engineers, fostering innovation and collaboration.
Design secure, scalable cloud architectures aligned with business requirements and best practices.
Develop and execute cloud strategies including migration, optimization, and modernization plans.
Oversee IaC development to provision and manage cloud resources efficiently.
Monitor usage and optimize costs with governance and cost-control measures.
Ensure cloud environments meet security standards and compliance requirements.
Lead incident response for cloud-related issues and drive continuous improvements.
Collaborate with DevOps, software development, and security teams to integrate cloud solutions.
Implement monitoring and logging to track performance and health of cloud environments.
Provide regular updates to leadership on cloud performance, incidents, and strategic initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud architecture

AWS

Azure

GCP

IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation)

Security best practices

Monitoring/Logging

Cross-functional collaboration

DevOps collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT

Master's degree

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

CloudWatch

Azure Monitor

Stackdriver

Job description

The Cloud Engineering Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization's cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security of cloud environments. This role involves leading a team of cloud engineers, driving cloud adoption strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust cloud solutions that support business objectives. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled technical leader with a deep understanding of cloud technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive cloud transformation initiatives.

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cloud engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Design and implement cloud architectures that are secure, scalable, and optimized for performance, ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practices.
Develop and execute cloud strategies, including migration, optimization, and modernization plans, to drive the organization's cloud adoption and maturity.
Oversee the development of automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud resources efficiently.
Monitor cloud usage and optimize costs, implementing governance and cost-control measures to ensure efficient cloud spending.
Ensure that cloud environments adhere to security standards and compliance requirements, implementing controls and monitoring solutions to protect data and systems.
Lead incident response for cloud-related issues, ensuring quick resolution and continuous improvement of cloud operations.
Work closely with DevOps, software development, and security teams to integrate cloud solutions across the technology stack, ensuring smooth deployment and operation of applications.
Implement monitoring and logging solutions to track the performance and health of cloud environments, proactively addressing potential issues.
Provide regular updates to leadership on cloud performance, incidents, cost management, and strategic initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:

Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, compliance standards, and data protection.
Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on designing resilient and efficient cloud solutions.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proficiency in monitoring and management tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Stackdriver) for cloud performance and health monitoring.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks and ensuring timely delivery.

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Master's degree preferred.
7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, architecture, or infrastructure roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including cloud architecture, deployment, and operations.
Proven expertise in automation, scripting, and Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect) are highly desirable.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

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At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement.

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