Principal Cloud Engineer

NiSource Inc.; Merrillville (IN); Hybrid; USD 133,400 - 200,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

10% annual bonus

Job summary

NiSource Inc. is seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize multi-cloud infrastructure in a hybrid environment.

This full-time role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and leadership to ensure scalable, secure cloud solutions with cost efficiency and governance. The position offers relocation assistance, on-site hybrid schedule in Columbus, OH, and a salary range of $133,400 to $200,100 plus a 10% annual bonus, with exposure to Kubernetes, serverless

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Infrastructure Cloud or Data Center domain.
• Experience designing and deploying multi-cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineers and promote career growth.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement solutions for assigned cloud products or platforms.
• Develop and deploy cloud solutions to enhance functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Review code and configurations to ensure quality and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and support existing systems and stay updated with industry trends.

Skills

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Kubernetes

Governance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Kubernetes

Serverless

Job description

Overview

Principal Cloud Engineer — Full Time, Permanent

Way of Work: Hybrid, 3 days on location. Location: Columbus, OH (relocation required if not within a commutable distance). Relocation assistance provided. Salary range: $133,400 – $200,100, plus 10% annual bonus.

NiSource is a large fully regulated utility company serving millions of customers across multiple states. The IT organization supports design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for various products and platforms within agile product and platform teams.

Responsibilities

• Technical Support: Assist in the design, development, and implementation of solutions for assigned technical products or platforms.
• Solution Development: Develop and implement solutions that enhance functionality and performance of assigned products or platforms.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, service providers, and stakeholders, to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Code and Configuration Review and Quality Assurance: Participate in reviews to ensure solutions meet quality standards and best practices.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve technical issues and maintain existing systems.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute to innovation and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Infrastructure Cloud or Data Center domain.

Type of Experience

• Designing and deploying multi-cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Enterprise-wide cloud governance to ensure scalability, compliance, and security.
• Optimizing cloud infrastructure for cost-effectiveness, performance, and resiliency.
• Developing cloud-native solutions using serverless architectures, containers, and managed services.
• Designing and implementing disaster recovery strategies for hybrid and cloud environments.
• Advancing container orchestration strategies using Kubernetes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications in relevant IT areas.
• Experience in a similar industry or sector.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting career growth.

Disclaimer

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by law.

ADA Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at [e-mail] or 1-888-640-3320.

Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Safety and Compliance
NiSource supports a safe work environment and a compliant workforce through its safety program and employment policies.

Salary Range
$133,400.00 – $200,100.00