Principal Cloud Engineer

Position Overview Principal Engineers in the NiSource IT department support the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for various products and platforms. This work involves working on agile product and platform teams that require hands‑on technical work, problem‑solving, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality solutions. Employment Type Full Time, Permanent Work Arrangement Hybrid: 3 days on location Location Columbus, OH (must relocate if outside commutable distance) Relocation Assistance Relocation Assistance Provided. Cloud Engineer Responsibilities Assist in the design, development, and implementation of solutions for assigned technical product/platform. Develop and implement solutions that enhance the functionality and performance of assigned products or platforms. Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including developers, analysts, service providers and stakeholders, to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions. Participate in code and configuration review and quality assurance to ensure solutions meet quality standards and best practices. Diagnose and resolve technical issues, providing support and maintenance for existing systems. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute to innovation and continuous improvement in platform solutions. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. 10+ years of experience in Infrastructure Cloud or Data Center Domain. Experience Designing and solutioning the deployment of multi‑cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. Solutioning of enterprise‑wide cloud governance policies to ensure scalability, compliance, and security. Leading efforts to optimize cloud infrastructure for cost‑effectiveness, performance, and resiliency. Developing innovative cloud‑native solutions, leveraging serverless architectures, containerization, and managed services. Designing and implementing disaster recovery strategies and ensuring their integration across hybrid and cloud environments. Driving innovation in container orchestration strategies using Kubernetes. Preferred Qualifications Professional certifications in relevant IT areas. Experience in a similar industry or sector. Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting career growth. Salary Range $133,400 - $200,100, plus 10% annual bonus. Work Authorization Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. Emergency Operations Employees may be required to work outside normal work hours and perform tasks outside their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations. ADA Accommodations If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact OneHR at or 1‑888‑640‑3320. Safety Statement Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Equal Employment Opportunity NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. E‑Verify NiSource participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E‑Verify program. #J-18808-Ljbffr