Principal Cloud Engineer: Azure & Multi-Cloud Lead

NiSource Inc.; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

NiSource Inc. is seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of multi-cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.

The role blends hands-on engineering with architecture leadership, focusing on scalable, secure cloud platforms and hybrid integration. Hybrid work arrangement (3 days on-site) across Columbus, Hammond, or Merrillville, with a strong emphasis on cost efficiency, governance, and disaster recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Infrastructure Cloud or Data Center Domain.
• Designing and deployment of multi-cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Enterprise-wide cloud governance policies to ensure scalability, compliance, and security.
• Leading efforts to optimize cloud infrastructure for cost-effectiveness, performance, and resiliency.
• Developing innovative cloud-native solutions, leveraging serverless architectures, containerization, and managed services.
• Designing and implementing disaster recovery strategies and ensure their integration across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Driving innovation in container orchestration strategies using Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Technical design, development, and implementation of solutions for assigned product/platform.
• Develop and implement scalable cloud solutions to improve functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Code and configuration reviews to ensure quality and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues; provide ongoing support and maintenance.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Multi-cloud design

Kubernetes

Cost optimization

Disaster recovery

Security practices

Cloud governance

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

NiSource Inc. is seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of multi-cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.

The role blends hands-on engineering with architecture leadership, focusing on scalable, secure cloud platforms and hybrid integration. Hybrid work arrangement (3 days on-site) across Columbus, Hammond, or Merrillville, with a strong emphasis on cost efficiency, governance, and disaster recovery.