Principal Cloud/Infrastructure Engineer

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 We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Required Skills & Experience • 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) Nice to Have Skills & Experience • 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) Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Created: 2026-03-08