Principal Azure Cloud Engineer

Title: Principal Cloud Engineer (Azure)Openings: 1Why Open? New HeadcountDuration: Permanent (PERM)Salary: $180,000 – $225,000 base + bonusLocation: Remote (East Coast preferred) | Travel to Stamford, CT twice per month (costs covered)Must-Haves10+ years in infrastructure/cloud/platform engineeringDeep hands-on Azure experience in large enterprise environments (banking, finance, insurance, online banking, large‑scale tech such as eBay/Google)Strong Azure landing zone expertise (subscriptions, networking, RBAC, security)Terraform and/or Bicep (ARM/PowerShell a plus)DevSecOps & CI/CD experience (Azure DevOps, GitHub, automation tools)Experience supporting large, complex, regulated programsStrong stakeholder management; ability to lead without authorityHigh autonomy, accountability, and strong communication skills PlussesFinancial services or insurance backgroundAzure cloud modernization/migration experienceAgile/sprint-based delivery experiencePlatform engineering or enterprise cloud architecture backgroundGlobal environment support and vendor coordination Day-to-DayAct as Senior Cloud Engineering Lead embedded in a delivery teamDesign, build, and deliver Azure infrastructure at sprint cadenceSupport and evolve enterprise cloud foundations (landing zones, networking, identity, monitoring)Author IaC and drive automation for repeatable deployments (Terraform/Bicep)Partner with delivery, security, DevSecOps, and platform teamsEnsure environments meet security, compliance, and production standardsIdentify and resolve risks, blockers, and dependenciesProvide technical leadership and define reusable cloud patterns Job Description:Insight Global is seeking a Principal/Senior Cloud Engineer (Azure / Cloud Platform) for a top regulated-industry client supporting one of its highest-priority modernization programs. This role sits within Corporate Cloud Infrastructure/Platform Engineering but is fully aligned to a program delivery team, operating as a senior technical leader responsible for designing and delivering Azure infrastructure at sprint cadence. The ideal candidate is deeply hands-on with Azure landing zones, networking, identity/RBAC, security controls, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep), and is comfortable making technical decisions, removing blockers, and driving outcomes with significant autonomy. This is a high-visibility position aligned to an enterprise IT modernization roadmap balancing delivery speed with governance, security, and operational readiness. This is a direct placement, remote role with a salary of $180,000-225,000 and requires travel to the Stamford, CT HQ twice per month (costs covered).