Principal Cloud Engineer

Western Governors University (WGU)

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Pyy range: $157,000.00 - $243,400.00; bonus/equity...
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Aws services and distributed systems
Kubernetes cluster design and deployment
Infrastructure as code (iac)
** Western Governors University (WGU) is seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer who will design, build, and optimize cloud infrastructure to enhance educational access through technology. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, leadership in cloud-native solutions, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates must have extensive experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation. **

Job Summary

  • WGU is seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to help design and build the next generation of cloud infrastructure that powers accessible, high-quality education for hundreds of thousands of students nationwide.
  • This is a hands-on engineering and leadership role ideal for someone who can both architect and implement cloud-native solutions, drive Kubernetes platform innovation, and lead DevOps automation at scale.
  • At WGU, you’ll help shape the future of education through cloud innovation and join a mission-driven team that values collaboration, autonomy, and purpose.

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** Western Governors University (WGU) is seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer who will design, build, and optimize cloud infrastructure to enhance educational access through technology. The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, leadership in cloud-native solutions, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates must have extensive experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation. **

Salary

Pay Range: $157,000.00 - $243,400.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, flexible paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AWS services and distributed systems
  • Kubernetes cluster design and deployment
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • CI/CD pipelines automation
  • Python, Bash, or Node.js scripting

Nice-to-have

  • hybrid enterprise technologies integration
  • serverless computing expertise
  • cloud cost optimization
  • compliance frameworks familiarity
  • mentoring engineers and leading initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent experience
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  • 6+ years managing production cloud or IT workloads
  • 3+ years hands-on AWS core services
  • 3+ years building CI/CD pipelines
  • 3+ years automating infrastructure with Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation
  • 3+ years using AWS governance and compliance tools

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Not specified

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