Senior Principal Cloud Engineer

Senior Principal Cloud Engineer Remote Changeis, Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Cloud Engineer to support enterprise IT shared services operations within a cabinet-level federal agency environment . This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for enterprise-scale architecture, performance optimization, and strategic cloud direction. Key Responsibilities Provide technical, managerial, and administrative direction for complex cloud systems Lead problem definition, requirements development, and solution implementation Perform systems engineering lifecycle activities, including trade studies and analysis Troubleshoot enterprise-scale performance issues and analyze system bottlenecks Develop and implement capacity planning strategies Lead architecture reviews for major cloud initiatives and migrations Serve as the top technical escalation point for complex cloud challenges Interface with government leadership on cloud strategy and risk Required Qualifications Minimum 10 years managing cloud environments Extensive experience in cloud provider selection, implementation, and migration At least one Professional or Specialty-level cloud certification Deep expertise in performance tuning, network analysis, and capacity planning Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical programs Ability to obtain and maintain a federal public trust clearance Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Systems Engineering (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred) Multiple advanced cloud certifications Experience as a chief architect or technical lead on federal programs Familiarity with enterprise architecture and COE standards Experience with zero trust architecture and FedRAMP environments PMP, CISSP, or TOGAF certification