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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $163,200.0 - $220,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Microsoft Software, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Microsoft Power Automate, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Google Cloud Functions, Bicep, Graphql, Terraform - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7048bf23-cb7c-4275-be46-e8afbe4b377e ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience as a senior cloud systems administrator or comparable experience. * 5+ years of experience managing and designing Azure environments. Advanced knowledge Azure best practices as it relates to deployment, scaling, data protection, and security. * 5+ years of experience managing Kubernetes clusters. Advanced knowledge of container technologies such as Kubernetes and how it integrates with other components within an Azure tenant. * 5+ years of experience with application development pipelines and integration with IT Infrastructure. * 4+ years of Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform or Bicep. * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure and it's integration with other Microsoft cloud based solutions. * Functional understanding of application development solutions such as Logic and Functional apps as it relates to integration with various components of IT Infrastructure. * Functional understanding of Azure DevOps & CI/CD. * Experience with Power Platform, Azure DevOps, Foundry, Copilot, Graph API, Logic Apps, Function Apps. * Experience planning and designing cycle projects (feasibility, planning, outline design, stakeholder management). * Experience as a 'bridge-builder' who establishes relationships between different functional teams. * Comfortable presenting to large groups and is an expert at explaining technical concepts to non-technical audience. * Self-starter, take charge, highly motivated, positive demeanor and able to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously. * Experience with the legal vertical preferred. * BA preferred. The primary location for this job posting is in Palo Alto, but other locations may be listed. The actual base pay offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, level of education, professional certifications and licenses, and work location. The anticipated pay range for this position is as follows ## Description The Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, under the direction of the Senior manager of Infrastructure will collaborate with our internal IT teams to design, analyze, and maintain several key aspects within our firmwide cloud footprint. The Principal Cloud Infrastructure Engineer should be a well-rounded professional who can work well across teams and have excellent time management skills to balance various workloads and responsibilities. This person will lead efforts to design, architect, advise and implement various workflows and services related to cloud platforms. This person will work to ensure our systems and architecture complies with our security standards, policies, and risk guidance., * Act as the technical subject matter expert and sounding board for questions and decisions related to Microsoft Azure and other Cloud solutions. * Bridge the gap between the IT Infrastructure team and IT Applications team as it relates to integrating application development and IT Infrastructure leveraging primarily Microsoft technologies such as Azure DevOps, Power Platform, Graph API, Foundry, as well as new technologies as they are released. * Ensure that solutions that are built follow vendor best practices for performance, cost, data protection, and security. * Assist in the development of technology roadmaps, covering lifecycle planning, capacity planning, obsolescence, availability of support, and vendor roadmaps. * Perform root cause analysis to quickly recover from service interruptions, and to prevent recurring problems in the environment. * Create and maintain clear documentation on services and applications. ## Related Videos - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) - [Terraform for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/3-terraform-for-developers) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Fullstack developer salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/197-fullstack-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)