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# Senior Principal Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Changeis, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Network Analysis, Cloud Engineering, Performance Tuning, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Platform System, Togaf, Information Technology, Cloud Optimization
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6a9cfc524051db0c

## About the Role

* Minimum 10 years managing cloud environments
 * Extensive experience in cloud provider selection, implementation, and migration
 * At least one Professional or Specialty-level cloud certification
 * Deep expertise in performance tuning, network analysis, and capacity planning
 * Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical programs
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a federal public trust clearance, * Bachelor's in Computer Science or Systems Engineering (Master's or Ph.D. preferred)
 * Multiple advanced cloud certifications
 * Experience as a chief architect or technical lead on federal programs
 * Familiarity with enterprise architecture and COE standards
 * Experience with zero trust architecture and FedRAMP environments
 * PMP, CISSP, or TOGAF certification

## Description

Changeis, Inc. is seeking a Senior Principal Cloud Engineer to support enterprise IT shared services operations within a cabinet-level federal agency environment. This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for enterprise-scale architecture, performance optimization, and strategic cloud direction., * Provide technical, managerial, and administrative direction for complex cloud systems

 * Lead problem definition, requirements development, and solution implementation
 * Perform systems engineering lifecycle activities, including trade studies and analysis
 * Troubleshoot enterprise-scale performance issues and analyze system bottlenecks
 * Develop and implement capacity planning strategies
 * Lead architecture reviews for major cloud initiatives and migrations
 * Serve as the top technical escalation point for complex cloud challenges
 * Interface with government leadership on cloud strategy and risk


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