Consumers Energy · 20 hours ago
Prin Cloud Engineer (Server/Storage)
Jackson, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expConsumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to millions of residents. The Principal Cloud Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for architecting and advancing the enterprise cloud platform, collaborating with various teams to define best practices and guide technical decisions.
Utilities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and enforce cloud governance models that align with security, compliance, and operational standards
Partner with business stakeholders and product teams to ensure cloud solutions support long‑term strategic goals
Mentor senior engineers and promote architectural excellence, ensuring teams balance agility with sustainability
Participate in enterprise architecture reviews to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment across solutions
Lead the architecture and design of enterprise-scale infrastructure across hybrid and multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP, on-premises)
Define reusable platform patterns and reference architectures to drive self-service, scalability, and secure-by-default design
Promote adoption of cloud-native technologies including container orchestration, serverless computing, service meshes, and event-driven architectures
Lead complex migration and transformation initiatives such as datacenter exits, cloud modernization, and cross-cloud integrations
Guide investment in tools and platforms such as IaC pipelines, observability solutions, and platform engineering capabilities
Operate cloud platforms by performing OS-level patching, enforcing security policies, and maintaining high availability through proactive monitoring and alerting
Troubleshoot complex issues spanning infrastructure, networking, and application layers across multiple cloud platforms
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and seven (7+) years of experience in cloud architecture, DevOps, infrastructure automation, or platform engineering
OR Associate's degree and nine (9+) years of experience in cloud architecture, DevOps, infrastructure automation, or platform engineering
OR High School Diploma/GED and eleven (11+) years of experience in cloud architecture, DevOps, infrastructure automation, or platform engineering
Strong communication skills, with the ability to report to senior management, collaborate with peers, and mentor junior colleagues
Current or former certification(s) in Windows Server, Linux, or Storage Arrays required
Strong expertise in cloud security controls and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001), including audit readiness
Advanced experience with Kubernetes, service meshes, GitOps methodologies, and scalable CI/CD platforms
Ability to drive decisions across business, security, operations, and engineering functions
Proven experience designing large-scale, resilient multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructure systems
Deep understanding of building reusable infrastructure platforms, developer enablement tooling, and service catalogs
Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and strategically integrate them into enterprise environments
Broad knowledge of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS technologies—especially Azure—with additional experience in AWS and GCP preferred
Proficient in Linux and Windows operating systems
Hands-on experience with Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash), configuration management tools (Puppet), and backup/disaster recovery tools (CommVault, Zerto)
Preferred
Experience in AWS and GCP preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Company
Consumers Energy
We are Consumers Energy, Michigan’s energy provider and the career destination for driven professionals serious about service.
Founded in 1886Jackson, Mississippi, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Garrick Rochow
President & CEO – CMS & Consumers Energy
Jennifer Kennedy
CEO Communications and Strategic Events
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