Senior Cloud Engineer

Hub International Insurance•Chicago, IL

12d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

At 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum of 7 years in cloud engineering, with proven experience leading cloud initiatives and mentoring teams.
Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation), and automation tools.
Advanced certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or equivalent.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders and articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.