Consumers Energy · 23 hours ago
Sr Cloud Engineer (Server/Storage)
Jackson, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expConsumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to millions of residents. The Senior Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure while leading cross-functional initiatives and mentoring junior engineers.
Utilities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Drive automation initiatives by designing and building reusable infrastructure components using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines
Mentor and coach junior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge-sharing sessions
Serve as a technical advisor in cross-functional meetings, guiding infrastructure decisions, trade-offs, and implementation strategies
Ensure adherence to security and audit requirements by embedding best practices into infrastructure design and automation processes
Contribute to organizational standards and frameworks, codifying infrastructure patterns that promote consistency, scalability, and reusability
Architect and lead the implementation of cloud infrastructure solutions with a focus on reliability, scalability, performance, and security
Lead incident response efforts and conduct root cause analyses for complex infrastructure issues spanning multiple systems or platforms
Evaluate, select, and implement tooling for monitoring, cost optimization, observability, and platform governance
Champion DevOps practices across the team, promoting continuous improvement, feedback loops, and visibility into the infrastructure lifecycle
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and four (4+) 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
Proficient in building CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), including integration of quality gates, testing, and rollback strategies
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to convey infrastructure concepts to engineering and business stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead by influence, provide mentorship, assume technical ownership, and elevate infrastructure maturity
Deep knowledge of Azure services (VMs, Storage, Networking, AKS, Functions) with practical experience in AWS, GCP, and hybrid cloud environments
Expert-level proficiency with Bicep, Terraform, or equivalent IaC tools; familiarity with cloud-native templates and automation strategies
Strong understanding of Kubernetes, container lifecycles, Helm, and service meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd)
Knowledge of cloud security posture management (CSPM), identity and access management (IAM), and modern encryption practices
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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