Principal Cloud Engineer

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Base: $157,000.00 - $243,400.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Hybrid
Expert-level aws services experience
Deep kubernetes cluster expertise
Infrastructure as code with terraform
Western Governors University is seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to design and implement cloud infrastructure that enhances access to education. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering and leadership in cloud-native solutions, specifically utilizing AWS and Kubernetes

Job Summary

  • WGU is seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to design and build the next generation of cloud infrastructure that powers accessible education for hundreds of thousands of students.
  • The role requires expert hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and automation tools like Terraform and Ansible to drive DevOps innovation at scale.
  • Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and flexible paid time off with no accrual requirements.

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Western Governors University is seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to design and implement cloud infrastructure that enhances access to education. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering and leadership in cloud-native solutions, specifically utilizing AWS and Kubernetes.

Salary

Base: $157,000.00 - $243,400.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonuses; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, and flexible PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Expert-level AWS services experience
  • Deep Kubernetes cluster expertise
  • Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
  • CI/CD pipeline implementation at scale
  • Python or Bash scripting proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Experience mentoring engineers
  • Serverless computing knowledge
  • Cloud cost optimization skills
  • Hybrid enterprise integration experience
  • Compliance framework familiarity

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent experience
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional required
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional required
  • 6+ years managing production cloud workloads
  • 3+ years automating infrastructure with Terraform

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