Principal/Sr Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

The Judge Group; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Advanced cloud certifications

High visibility role

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Principal/Sr Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in the Greater Chicago Area. This senior-level role involves designing and implementing robust cloud solutions while mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in cloud infrastructure, deep expertise in Azure and Terraform, and are proficient in automation tools like Octopus Deploy and Azure DevOps. Join us in a fast-paced environment where infrastructure is prioritized, and enjoy opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Cloud Infrastructure or Platform Engineer in a production-grade environment.
• Extensive experience with Azure (Primary) and AWS (Secondary).
• Deep expertise in Terraform, including module development.
• Advanced proficiency with Octopus Deploy and Azure DevOps.
• Highly proficient in PowerShell for automating workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of enterprise-grade infrastructure and reusable Terraform modules.
• Own and optimize deployment automation for infrastructure and applications.
• Enforce security standards and best practices across multiple providers.
• Act as the SME for scrum and TechOps teams.
• Mentor junior engineers on operational excellence.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure Engineering

Collaboration

Azure

Terraform

PowerShell

Tools

Octopus Deploy

Azure DevOps

Job description

To maintain strong team cohesion and operational continuity, candidates must be based in the Greater Chicago Area and commit to a hybrid schedule (2-3 days/week on‑site). All applicants must possess unrestricted work authorization in the United States. Please ONLY apply if you meet these criteria.

We are seeking a Principal/Sr Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of our client's high‑scale cloud environment. In this role, you won’t just manage servers—you will own the blueprints. You’ll be responsible for creating standardized, automated, and secure patterns that empower our client's entire engineering organization.

This is a senior‑level position designed for a specialist who can balance deep technical execution with high‑level architectural influence and mentorship.

Impact

• Architect Scalable Patterns: Lead the design of enterprise‑grade infrastructure (e.g., reusable Terraform modules) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) libraries.
• Master the Pipeline: Own and optimize deployment automation using Octopus Deploy and Azure DevOps for both infrastructure and application releases.
• Drive Cloud Governance: Enforce security standards, IAM, and network security practices across multiple providers.
• Technical Advisory: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for scrum and TechOps teams, ensuring infrastructure is prioritized early in the SDLC.
• Lead Through Mentorship: Raise the bar for the team by mentoring junior and mid‑level engineers on operational excellence and IaC best practices.

Profile

• The Experience: 5+ years as a Cloud Infrastructure or Platform Engineer in a production‑grade environment.
• Cloud Mastery: Extensive experience with Azure (Primary) and AWS (Secondary).
• IaC Expert: Deep expertise in Terraform, including complex module development, state management, and multi‑environment patterns.
• Automation Specialist: Advanced proficiency with Octopus Deploy and Azure DevOps pipeline architecture.
• The Scripting Core: Highly proficient in PowerShell for automating complex operational workflows.
• OS Knowledge: Strong Windows OS management skills in cloud environments; functional knowledge of Linux fundamentals.
• The Mindset: A collaborative leader who can explain technical decisions to non‑technical stakeholders and influence senior leadership without direct authority.

Why Join?

You will join a global, fast‑paced environment where infrastructure is treated as a first‑class citizen. This is a high‑visibility role with direct impact on our platform's operational resilience and cost efficiency. We value ownership and continuous learning, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and advanced cloud certifications.

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