Principal Cloud Architect AWS Security & Scale

Early Warning; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Family Planning Support

Job summary

Early Warning is seeking a Principal Engineer - Cloud Engineering in Chicago to define and advance the cloud engineering direction. This role leads complex cloud engineering initiatives, influencing technical strategy for scalable and secure cloud platforms. Candidates must have extensive experience in cloud services, AWS compliance, and infrastructure management.

The position includes a hybrid work model and offers competitive pay ranging from $173,000 to $230,000 annually, plus potential bonuses and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, or related roles.
• 5 years of experience designing and operating solutions in AWS at enterprise scale.
• Deep expertise in cloud-native solutions and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Defines cloud engineering strategy and technical standards for AWS infrastructure.
• Leads design of scalable, secure cloud-native solutions using AWS.
• Builds relationships and serves as an advisor on cloud architecture.

Skills

AWS core services

Cloud engineering

Terraform

Kubernetes

CI/CD practices

Linux environments

Networking

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Job description

Early Warning is seeking a Principal Engineer - Cloud Engineering in Chicago to define and advance the cloud engineering direction. This role leads complex cloud engineering initiatives, influencing technical strategy for scalable and secure cloud platforms. Candidates must have extensive experience in cloud services, AWS compliance, and infrastructure management.

The position includes a hybrid work model and offers competitive pay ranging from $173,000 to $230,000 annually, plus potential bonuses and comprehensive health benefits.