Senior Cloud Engineer

Hub International

  • Chicago, IL
  • $120,000-150,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
ABOUT USAt HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.Job Summary:The Senior Cloud Engineer leads the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud-based systems to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure. This role demands advanced technical expertise in cloud technologies, strategic thinking, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating across cross-functional teams to drive innovation and operational excellence.Key Responsibilities:
  • Architect and Lead Cloud Solutions: Design and oversee the deployment of complex, modular cloud architectures tailored to business needs.
  • Optimize and Maintain Infrastructure: Ensure high availability, performance, and compliance of cloud environments through proactive monitoring and automation.
  • Resolve Complex Issues: Lead root cause analysis and resolution of infrastructure and deployment challenges, including performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with engineering, development, and security teams to align cloud strategies with organizational goals.
  • Mentorship and Training: Guide junior engineers and stakeholders on cloud best practices, emerging technologies, and implementation strategies.
  • Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Evaluate existing systems and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Governance and Compliance: Ensure adherence to cloud governance frameworks, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  • Experience: Minimum of 7 years in cloud engineering, with proven experience leading cloud initiatives and mentoring teams.
  • Technical Skills: Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation), and automation tools.
  • Certifications: Advanced certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent.
  • Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders and articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with enterprise-scale DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proficiency in containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks and zero-trust architecture.
  • Familiarity with cost optimization strategies and cloud financial management.
JOIN OUR TEAMDo you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $120K to $150K and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. If you believe that your qualifications and experience surpass the minimum requirements for this role, we encourage you to submit your application. By doing so, we will be able to keep your application on file for consideration for potential future positions within our organization. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.Department Information TechnologyRequired Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experienceRequired Travel: NegligibleRequired Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.We endeavor to make this website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the recruiting team . This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

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