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U.S. VENTURE, INC. Principal Cloud Engineer in APPLETON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: POSITION SUMMARYThe Principal Cloud Engineer is a technical and strategic leader for the cloud platform and enablement function, responsible for setting vision, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with business objectives across hybrid and multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP, on-prem). This role mentors architects and senior engineers, influences executive stakeholders, and leads the development of enterprise-wide cloud strategies, standards, and transformation initiatives. In the first 12 months in this role, you will have an opportunity to: * Digest, understand and aide in improving and implementing the enterprise cloud strategy, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps. * Lead adoption of advanced cloud-native patterns (e.g., GitOps, SRE, FinOps, Zero Trust) across all platform teams. * Sponsor and guide major transformation initiatives (e.g., migration, modernization, automation at scale). * Establish and track organizational SLOs for reliability, security, and cost optimization. * Build and nurture a high-performing, inclusive cloud engineering culture through mentorship and coaching. * Represent cloud engineering in executive forums, influencing investment, risk, and compliance decisions. Location: This role is located on-site in Appleton, WI with occasional off-hours maintenance and participation in an on-call rotation. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES What You Will Do Strategic Leadership & Vision Set technical direction for cloud platform and enablement, aligning with business and IT strategy. Develop and evangelize enterprise cloud standards, guardrails, and best practices. Lead cross-functional architecture reviews and technology selection processes. Digest, understand and aide in improving and implementing the enterprise cloud strategy, reference architectures, and technology roadmaps. Sponsor and guide major transformation initiatives (e.g., migration, modernization, automation at scale).Technical Excellence & Innovation Oversee design and implementation of complex, scalable, and secure cloud solutions. Drive adoption of automation, Infrastructure as Code, and modern DevOps/GitOps workflows. Evaluate emerging technologies and guide proof-of-concept initiatives. Lead adoption of advanced cloud-native patterns (e.g., GitOps, SRE, FinOps, Zero Trust) across all platform teams.Reliability, Security & Cost Governance Champion SRE and FinOps practices; set... For full info follow application link. Our company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/542A23F23C2641C2