Principal Cloud Engineer IS

Providence; Texas; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Cloud Service Engineer, where your expertise in Azure and cloud automation will drive the development and optimization of large-scale cloud services. Collaborate with a dedicated team to implement best practices and ensure seamless service delivery. This role offers the opportunity to influence operational efficiencies and mentor emerging talent, all within a culture that values patient-focused care and professional growth. If you're passionate about technology and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering and Azure solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage cloud services, ensuring operational excellence.
• Lead projects and mentor team members to enhance skills.

Skills

Azure Administration

Cloud Automation

Monitoring Tools

Agile DevOps

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Tools

Azure

Automation Tools

Observability Tools

Job description

Job Description: Cloud Service Engineer

Cloud Service Engineers collaborate with developers, testers, and program managers early in the development process to design, operate, grow, and improve large-scale, cloud-based services for IS and non-IS caregivers. They possess technical skills comparable to their Development, Test, and Program Management counterparts, with expertise in Azure/on-prem solutions and Agile DevOps (ADO) operations. The Principal Cloud Engineer IS applies competencies in Cloud Automation, Monitoring, Engineering, Architecture & Design to assess, scope, and manage new Azure projects through the ADO pipeline for solutioning and delivery.

Providence caregivers are invaluable. Join our Enterprise Information Services team and thrive in a culture centered on patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters because we believe empowering our team is key to inspiring and retaining the best talent.

Essential Functions :

• Expertise in Azure administration and engineering for IaaS and PaaS, including monitoring, alerting, and optimization.
• Manage automation tools supporting runbooks, pipelines, and desired state configurations.
• Proficient in observability and operational support tools—monitoring, event management, patch management, and log analytics—with a focus on ongoing optimization.
• Manage and troubleshoot enterprise server OS, data services, and data management, and communicate these effectively within the organization.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, lead projects, and provide design recommendations.
• Communicate effectively across organizational pillars, driving technical discussions toward outcomes.
• Mentor and lead less experienced team members, enhancing their skills and system knowledge.
• Lead planning and design of service delivery systems, defining tools, hardware, processes, roles, dependencies, and documentation to meet KPIs. Develop detailed project plans with milestones, testing, documentation, and implementation.
• Establish and promote standards and best practices, collaborating with IS engineering teams to build and implement required architectures.
• Design, implement, and manage alerting, telemetry, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans to support 24x7 uptime. Make capacity recommendations based on KPIs and usage scenarios, and propose new features for cost efficiency.
• Identify potential platform, system, deployment, security, and environmental issues prior to releases, ensuring timely delivery with KPI improvements.
• Analyze operational costs, identify efficiencies, and influence business adoption of these efficiencies across service teams.
• Drive the adoption of standards and best practices, acting as a thought leader on new technologies and their integration.

Required Qualifications :

• 8+ years of related experience; 8-12 years preferred.
• Strong experience using data and metrics to inform decisions, with systematic problem-solving skills including root cause analysis.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in healthcare environments, especially with Lab and Pharmacy applications.
• Previous experience with automation, monitoring, architecture & design, and engineering in Azure/on-prem environments.

Salary by Location :

NorCal (Napa, Sonoma): Min $70.30, Max $119.69

Oregon (Hood River, Medford, Seaside): Min $56.03, Max $95.40

Texas: Min $45.85, Max $78.06

Why Join Providence?

Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and financial security. We take care of you so you can focus on delivering compassionate care to our communities. Note: Moving to a new Providence facility may affect your current benefits, including paid time-off, due to various factors such as legal employer changes, location, and benefit plan offerings.