Principal Cloud Engineer

Principal Cloud Engineer

Type:

Direct Hire

Location:

Jackson - Michigan

Rate Info:

$165000

Work Model:

Hybrid

Published:

29-Jan-2026

Job ID:

41163

Optomi, in partnership with a leading organization, is looking for a Principal Infrastructure Engineer to join their team onsite in M.

 

Position Summary:  The Principal Infrastructure Engineer will play a critical role in transitioning the organization away from an offshore MSP model while addressing a significant gap in infrastructure as code expertise. The team is focused on reducing ticket volumes from 800 per week to a manageable 200-300 tickets per week. The ideal candidate will have strong operational experience, expertise in Terraform, and the ability to manage and configure systems effectively in a Windows environment. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly within challenging situations.

What the right candidate will enjoy:
  • The opportunity to work on a team undergoing significant transformation.
  • A role that emphasizes operational excellence and innovative problem-solving.
  • Competitive compensation up to $200k.
What type of experience does the right candidate have:
  • Strong operational experience in IT infrastructure.
  • Expertise in infrastructure as code, specifically Terraform.
  • Hands-on experience with Windows systems and batching processes.
  • Proven ability to manage and reduce high ticket volumes.
  • Strong communication skills and flexibility to handle challenging situations.
What the responsibilities are of the right candidate:
  • Lead the transition away from an offshore MSP model.
  • Address and close the gap in infrastructure as code expertise within the team.
  • Manage and configure systems effectively, focusing on operational efficiency.
  • Work to reduce ticket volumes from 800 per week to a manageable level.
  • Communicate effectively and collaborate with team members to achieve positive outcomes in challenging scenarios.
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