Senior Cloud Engineer

Slalom, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Slalom seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer to lead our multi-cloud Infrastructure Engineering team. You will manage AWS, Azure, GCP, and Snowflake environments, uphold security and compliance standards, and mentor Tier I/II engineers to handle escalations.

You will drive cost optimization, design guardrails, and collaborate with architecture to shape the cloud roadmap across Slalom's global infrastructure. Strong automation and governance skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with AWS core services (EC2, S3, API Gateway, Route 53, IAM, AWS Backup) and basic networking/security
• Proficient in cost management, budgeting, and resource optimization
• Automation skills with AWS CLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python or Go
• Hands-on multi-cloud experience; AWS required, Azure/GCP/Snowflake a plus
• Proficiency with version control and collaboration tools (Git, Bitbucket, GitHub, Azure DevOps)
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication abilities
• Experience with monitoring/telemetry tools and security collaboration with Infosec

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize AWS, Azure, GCP, and Snowflake cloud platforms
• Maintain baseline compliance across clouds with guardrails and IAM
• Drive cost optimization by identifying unused resources and managing reserved instances
• Mentor Infrastructure Operations engineers and support escalation resolutions
• Create runbooks, SOPs, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with architects to translate designs into scalable implementations

Skills

AWS core services

Cost management

Automation

Multi-cloud fluency

Engineering practices

Documentation & communication

Monitoring integration

Troubleshooting

IAM & security

Tools

AWS CLI

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Go

LogicMonitor

Cyera

Rapid7

Git

Bitbucket

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Job description

Description and Requirements

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering team and lead the management of our multi-cloud environment, which includes AWS, GCP, Azure, and Snowflake. This is a high-impact role that involves close collaboration with Architects and Cloud Engineers across the IT department.You will be responsible for overseeing the evolution of Slalom's multi-cloud infrastructure, ensuring that operations are secure, efficient, and cost-effective. Additionally, you will mentor the Infrastructure Operations team to support Tier I/II escalations.This role is responsible for upholding infrastructure standards, contributing to design principles, and driving technical initiatives that shape the future of Slalom's global cloud infrastructure.

What You'll Do:

Cloud Platform Management and ExcellenceManage and optimize cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake.Maintain Compliance baseline across all clouds.Drive cost optimization by identifying and removing unused resources, managing reserved instances, and establishing monitoring for critical cloud services.Security and GovernanceProvision AWS accounts; apply guardrails via SCPS, IAM, and Identity Center.Design and enforce IAM/RBAC across all platforms using least-privilege principlesImplement IAM roles and policies for Cloud Access and Configure SSOCollaborate with the Infosec team to integrate monitoring and security tools (e.g., LogicMonitor, Cyera, Rapid7).Strategic ImpactPartner with enterprise and infrastructure architects to translate designs into scalable cloud implementations.Contribute to architectural decisions that shape Slalom's infrastructure roadmap.Create and maintain comprehensive runbooks, SOPs, and technical documentation.Mentor Infrastructure Operations engineers and support escalation resolution.Drive cross-functional collaboration to align infrastructure with business objectives.

What You Bring:

Core ExpertiseAWS: Strong experience with core services (EC2, S3, API Gateway, Route 53, IAM, AWS Backup, and basic networking/security resources like ENI, subnets, load balancers, VPC, security groups).

Cost Management: Proficiency in tagging strategies, budgets, CUR analysis, and savings optimizations.

Automation: Skilled in AWS CLI, PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Go.

Multi-Cloud Fluency: Hands-on experience in AWS is required; experience in Azure ,GCP or Snowflake is a plus.

Engineering Practices: Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaboration platforms (e.g., Bitbucket, GitHub, Azure DevOps). Experience with pull request workflows, branching, and code reviews is advantageous.

Specialized KnowledgeTroubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues across cloud stacks.

Documentation & Communication: Strong technical writing skills and a collaborative mindset.

Monitoring Integration: Experience with telemetry platforms is preferred.

What Sets You Apart:

Customer-focused approach to infrastructure support.Proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on operational excellence.Experience with rotating on-call responsibilities and incident management.Passion for staying current with cloud technologies and best practices.

Why You'll Love this role

Technical Growth: Work with leading cloud providers including AWS, Azure, GCP, and Snowflake.Mentorship Opportunities: Guide and develop Tier I and Tier II engineers.Business Impact: Directly contribute to operational efficiency.Learning Opportunity: Continuous exposure to cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices through Slalom's partnerships with major cloud providers.Collaborative Culture: Partner with diverse teams including Architecture, Technology, Consulting, Infosec, HR, and Fintech.

About Us

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries partner with clients to co-create powerful customer experiences, modern ways of working, and meaningful impact.What sets us apart? We believe work should be challenging and fulfilling, not perfect, but possible. That's why we prioritize purpose, flexibility, connection, and recognition, so our people can thrive and love what they do, most days.

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that includemeaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.For this role, we are hiring at the following levels and targeted base pay salary ranges:The targeted base salary pay range for this position is $110,000 to $135,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

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EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans'status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of this selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team or contact accommodation [e-mail] if you require accommodations during the interview process.