{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a3c9369c80098017d6af1be3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a3c9369c80098017d6af1be3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a3c9369c80098017d6af1be3","title":"Principal Cloud Engineer","description":"Date: Aug 31, 2026\nLocation:\n\nOverland Park, KS, US Cary, NC, US\n\n#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }\nCompany: Black & Veatch Family of Companies\n\nTogether, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.\n\nAs an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.\n\nCompany : Black & Veatch Corporation\n\nReq Id : 115897\n\nOpportunity Type : Staff\n\nRelocation eligible : No\n\nFull time/Part time : Full-Time\n\nProject Only Hire : No\n\nVisa Sponsorship Available: No\n\nWhy Black & Veatch?\n\nAt Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.\n\nWe care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.\n\nYou’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.\n\nOwnership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.\n\nWith flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nBlack & Veatch is seeking a highly experienced Principal Cloud Engineer to serve as a senior technical leader responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise cloud environments. This role will help define cloud standards, guide strategic technology decisions, and lead complex engineering initiatives that support business objectives across Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, and hybrid infrastructure.\n\nThe Principal Cloud Engineer will partner closely with architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure, development, and operations teams to deliver secure, resilient, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. The successful candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence technical direction across the organization.\nThis is a hands-on technical leadership role with significant influence on enterprise cloud strategy, engineering standards, and operational excellence.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nCloud Architecture and Engineering\n\nDesign, implement, and support secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and OCI.\nDevelop and maintain cloud architecture standards, engineering patterns, and reference designs.\nLead the implementation of core cloud services including networking, identity, compute, storage, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery.\nEvaluate new technologies and recommend appropriate solutions that align with business and technology objectives.\nServe as technical lead for complex cloud modernization and transformation initiatives.\n\nAutomation & Infrastructure as Code\n\nEstablish and promote Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards using tools such as Terraform.\nDesign and implement automation solutions that improve operational consistency, efficiency, and reliability.\nDevelop reusable templates, modules, and deployment patterns that accelerate delivery and improve governance.\nReduce manual operational activities through automation and orchestration\n\nSecurity and Compliance\n\nPartner with cybersecurity teams to implement cloud security best practices and security-by-design principles.\nDesign and support identity and access management solutions utilizing modern authentication and authorization models.\nEnsure cloud solutions align with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements.\nSupport compliance initiatives including CMMC, NIST 800-17, ITAR/EAR, SOC and other applicable frameworks\nParticipate in security assessments, risk reviews, and remediation efforts.\n\nCloud Operations & Reliability\n\nImprove the reliability, availability, and recoverability of cloud environments.\nLead efforts to enhance monitoring, logging, observability, and operational processes.\nServe as a technical escalation point for complex cloud engineering issues and crucial incidents.\nSupport disaster recovery planning, resiliency testing, and business continuity initiatives.\nDrive continuous improvement in operational excellence and service quality.\n\nGovernance and Financial Management\n\nDevelop and maintain cloud governance standards, policies, and guardrails.\nPartner with stakeholders to improve cloud cost management, resource utilization, and financial accountability.\nSupport cloud optimization initiatives including rightsizing, reserved capacity planning, and cost allocation strategies.\nPromote responsible cloud adoption through standardized processes and controls.\n\nTechnical Leadership\n\nProvide technical leadership across enterprise cloud initiatives and strategic projects.\nLead technical design reviews and architecture discussions\nMentor and coach cloud engineers while fostering engineering best practices.\nBuild strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders to align solutions with organizational goals.\nInfluence technology roadmaps and long-term cloud strategy through technical expertise and thought leadership\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.\n10+ years of experience in infrastructure, systems, cloud engineering, or related technical disciplines.\n5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and operating enterprise cloud environments.\nDeep expertise with Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services.\nStrong experience with Infrastructure as Code solutions (Terraform preferred)\nExperience designing secure, highly available and scalable enterprise infrastructure solutions.\nStrong understanding of networking, identity management, security, automation, and cloud-native services.\nExperience implementing monitoring, logging, and operational support solutions.\nProven ability to lead large-scale, technical initiatives across multiple teams.\nExcellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.\nExperience operating within regulated environments subject to frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, ITAR/EAR, FedRAMP, or similar compliance requirements\nExperience supporting multi-cloud environments including Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, or VMWare-based platforms.\nExperience with CI/CD platforms including GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar technologies.\nExperience with container platforms such as Kubernetes, AKS, or EKS.\nExperience with cloud governance, cost optimization, and FinOps practices.\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nAll applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.\n\nCertifications\n\nOne or more industry certifications such as:\n\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert\nAWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional\nAWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional\nCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)\nWork Environment/Physical Demands\n\nHybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.\n\nSalary Plan\nITS: Information Technology Service\nJob Grade\n018\n\nBlack & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.\n\nBlack & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.\n\nOur comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.\n\nTo support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.\n\nA variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.\n\nWe are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.\n\nBy valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.\n\nBVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.\n\nNotice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. 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We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.\n\nCompany : Black & Veatch Corporation\n\nReq Id : 115897\n\nOpportunity Type : Staff\n\nRelocation eligible : No\n\nFull time/Part time : Full-Time\n\nProject Only Hire : No\n\nVisa Sponsorship Available: No\n\nWhy Black & Veatch?\n\nAt Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.\n\nWe care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.\n\nYou’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.\n\nOwnership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.\n\nWith flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nBlack & Veatch is seeking a highly experienced Principal Cloud Engineer to serve as a senior technical leader responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise cloud environments. This role will help define cloud standards, guide strategic technology decisions, and lead complex engineering initiatives that support business objectives across Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, and hybrid infrastructure.\n\nThe Principal Cloud Engineer will partner closely with architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure, development, and operations teams to deliver secure, resilient, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. The successful candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence technical direction across the organization.\nThis is a hands-on technical leadership role with significant influence on enterprise cloud strategy, engineering standards, and operational excellence.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nCloud Architecture and Engineering\n\nDesign, implement, and support secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and OCI.\nDevelop and maintain cloud architecture standards, engineering patterns, and reference designs.\nLead the implementation of core cloud services including networking, identity, compute, storage, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery.\nEvaluate new technologies and recommend appropriate solutions that align with business and technology objectives.\nServe as technical lead for complex cloud modernization and transformation initiatives.\n\nAutomation & Infrastructure as Code\n\nEstablish and promote Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards using tools such as Terraform.\nDesign and implement automation solutions that improve operational consistency, efficiency, and reliability.\nDevelop reusable templates, modules, and deployment patterns that accelerate delivery and improve governance.\nReduce manual operational activities through automation and orchestration\n\nSecurity and Compliance\n\nPartner with cybersecurity teams to implement cloud security best practices and security-by-design principles.\nDesign and support identity and access management solutions utilizing modern authentication and authorization models.\nEnsure cloud solutions align with organizational security policies and regulatory requirements.\nSupport compliance initiatives including CMMC, NIST 800-17, ITAR/EAR, SOC and other applicable frameworks\nParticipate in security assessments, risk reviews, and remediation efforts.\n\nCloud Operations & Reliability\n\nImprove the reliability, availability, and recoverability of cloud environments.\nLead efforts to enhance monitoring, logging, observability, and operational processes.\nServe as a technical escalation point for complex cloud engineering issues and crucial incidents.\nSupport disaster recovery planning, resiliency testing, and business continuity initiatives.\nDrive continuous improvement in operational excellence and service quality.\n\nGovernance and Financial Management\n\nDevelop and maintain cloud governance standards, policies, and guardrails.\nPartner with stakeholders to improve cloud cost management, resource utilization, and financial accountability.\nSupport cloud optimization initiatives including rightsizing, reserved capacity planning, and cost allocation strategies.\nPromote responsible cloud adoption through standardized processes and controls.\n\nTechnical Leadership\n\nProvide technical leadership across enterprise cloud initiatives and strategic projects.\nLead technical design reviews and architecture discussions\nMentor and coach cloud engineers while fostering engineering best practices.\nBuild strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders to align solutions with organizational goals.\nInfluence technology roadmaps and long-term cloud strategy through technical expertise and thought leadership\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.\n10+ years of experience in infrastructure, systems, cloud engineering, or related technical disciplines.\n5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and operating enterprise cloud environments.\nDeep expertise with Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services.\nStrong experience with Infrastructure as Code solutions (Terraform preferred)\nExperience designing secure, highly available and scalable enterprise infrastructure solutions.\nStrong understanding of networking, identity management, security, automation, and cloud-native services.\nExperience implementing monitoring, logging, and operational support solutions.\nProven ability to lead large-scale, technical initiatives across multiple teams.\nExcellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.\nExperience operating within regulated environments subject to frameworks such as CMMC, NIST, ITAR/EAR, FedRAMP, or similar compliance requirements\nExperience supporting multi-cloud environments including Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, or VMWare-based platforms.\nExperience with CI/CD platforms including GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar technologies.\nExperience with container platforms such as Kubernetes, AKS, or EKS.\nExperience with cloud governance, cost optimization, and FinOps practices.\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nAll applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.\n\nCertifications\n\nOne or more industry certifications such as:\n\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert\nAWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional\nAWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional\nCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)\nWork Environment/Physical Demands\n\nHybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.\n\nSalary Plan\nITS: Information Technology Service\nJob Grade\n018\n\nBlack & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.\n\nBlack & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.\n\nOur comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.\n\nTo support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.\n\nA variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.\n\nWe are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.\n\nBy valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.\n\nBVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.\n\nNotice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. 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