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# Principal Cloud/Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), NetApp Applications, Azure Active Directory, Scientific Computating, Systems Integration, VMware Virtualization, HybridCloud, Kubernetes, Data Management, Terraform, GXP, Docker, Vmware
- **Published:** June 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g6942i

## About the Role

* 10+ years infrastructure engineering experience with 7+ years Azure cloud architecture (deep services knowledge)

 * Previous experience with AWS architecture (specifically with cost governance)

 * Proven experience with hybrid cloud integrations (Azure + AWS + VMware + NetApp)

 * Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)

 * Experience leading enterprise-scale migrations or consolidation programs

 * Enterprise networking & secure access (e.g., Zscaler, VPN, ExpressRoute) * Experience supporting GxP-regulated environments

 * Experience supporting scientific computing / bioinformatics workloads

 * Experience with container-based platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)

 * Experience building self-service automation frameworks

 * FinOps or cloud cost governance experience

 * Azure Solutions Architect Expert (required)

 * AWS Solutions Architect (preferred)

## Description

A Pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, CA is seeking a Principal level Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer to join their team. They will serve as the senior technical authority responsible for designing, modernizing, and optimizing enterprise-scale Azure-centric cloud environments integrated with AWS and on-premises technology infrastructure. This role drives large-scale platform transformations including workload migration, infrastructure consolidation, automation-first provisioning, cost optimization, GxP-aware cloud environments, and performance engineering across hybrid architectures. The position requires deep expertise in Azure cloud engineering, strong AWS experience, and hands-on integration with VMware virtualization, enterprise storage, identity systems (AD/Azure AD), networking, and scientific compute platforms. The Principal Engineer defines platform strategy, establishes architectural standards, leads complex cross-functional programs, and ensures secure,
compliant, highly available, and cost-efficient operations across the enterprise


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