Cloud Engineering Lead

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Cloud Engineering Lead in the United States to design and manage scalable cloud infrastructure.

You will lead a team of engineers, drive cloud adoption, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust cloud solutions that support business objectives. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in cloud engineering or architecture, strong leadership, and expert knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years in cloud engineering/architecture with leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of AWS/Azure/GCP and IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cloud engineers.
• Design secure, scalable cloud architectures aligned with business needs.
• Develop and execute cloud strategies including migration and modernization.
• Develop IaC pipelines and automation for provisioning resources.
• Monitor usage and optimize costs with governance controls.
• Ensure security compliance and incident response readiness.

Skills

Cloud leadership

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

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.

At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness program