Principal Cloud Engineer

Principal Cloud Engineer

Employment Type: Full Time Perm
Way of Work: Hybrid, 3 days on location
Salary Range: $133,400 - $200,100, plus 10% annual bonus
Location: Columbus, OH (must relocate to Columbus, OH if you reside outside of a commutable distance)
Relocation Assistance: Provided

NiSource is one of the largest fully regulated utility companies in the U.S., serving millions of customers across six states. We are more than an energy provider – we are a team committed to innovation, inclusion, and growth. At NiSource, you’ll find a workplace that encourages collaboration, supports professional development, and empowers employees to make an impact.

Principal Engineers in the NiSource IT department support the design, development, and implementation of technical solutions for various products and platforms. This work involves agile product and platform teams that require hands‑on technical work, problem‑solving, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.

Cloud Engineers must have deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure platform, including cloud deployment strategies, operational and financial management, security best practices, and integration of on‑premises systems with SaaS and cloud‑based applications.

The Cloud Engineers also oversee the design and support of cloud‑based data solutions, including data analytics platforms, data lakes, and storage architectures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Technical Support: Assist in the design, development, and implementation of solutions for assigned technical product/platform.
• Solution Development: Develop and implement solutions that enhance the functionality and performance of assigned products or platforms.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including developers, analysts, service providers, and stakeholders, to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Code and Configuration Review and Quality Assurance: Participate in reviews and ensure that solutions meet quality standards and best practices.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve technical issues, providing support and maintenance for existing systems.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated 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.

Type of 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 ensure 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.

Disclaimer

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Workplace Connection

Value inclusion within your day‑to‑day responsibilities by respecting others’ perspectives and convictions, engaging others’ opinions, and creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your team, customers, and external partners. Respect the unique lived experiences within your team, customers, and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds. Treat others with respect and consideration, and actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

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. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

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 OneHR@nisource.com or 1-888-640-3320.

Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co‑workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

E‑Verify

• E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish)
• Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish)

Salary Range*

$133,400.00 - $200,100.00

*The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills, job‑related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

Posting Dates

• Start Date: 2026-04-01
• End Date: 2026-04-17