Role Overview
66degrees is hiring a Senior Cloud Engineer. This is a full-time role in Chicago. Part of 66degrees's Security hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Overview of 66degrees
66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.
At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.
Overview of Role
The Senior Cloud Engineer will take on the challenge of building, architecting, and maintaining complex infrastructure and data systems on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for 66degrees' global clients. As a key consultant, you will be instrumental in steering performance, scalability, and security of these critical cloud environments, ensuring our clients receive expert-level strategic guidance and technical excellence.
Responsibilities
- Act as a primary technical consultant, providing strategic advisory and hands-on expertise to 66degrees’ clients throughout their cloud journey.
- Lead collaborations with architects and stakeholders to design enterprise-grade, highly scalable, and resilient infrastructure solutions on GCP.
- Drive the implementation of advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager to automate global-scale infrastructure provisioning and management.
- Spearhead the integration of DevOps methodologies, mentoring junior engineers and guiding developers to establish sophisticated CI/CD pipelines within the cloud ecosystem.
- Assume a leadership role in implementing and enforcing stringent security measures and ensuring robust compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) in the GCP environment.
- Architect and establish comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to guarantee the continuous health and availability of all infrastructure components.
- Formulate and oversee comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies and procedures for mission-critical systems.
- Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate complex performance bottlenecks, performing cost-optimization audits to maximize client ROI.
- Take charge of diagnosing and swiftly resolving the most intricate infrastructure issues, providing expert guidance and support during high-priority incidents.
- Drive comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and processes, creating high-level architectural diagrams and playbooks for a clear knowledge repository.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with diverse teams, including data scientists, engineers, analysts, and software developers, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering innovative solutions.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms, with a deep mastery of GCP, showcasing expertise in designing, deploying, and managing complex, multi-tenant cloud-based infrastructure.
- Proven experience in a professional services or consulting environment, with the ability to manage client expectations and translate business requirements into technical specs.
- Advanced proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar platforms, including modular design and state management.
- In-depth understanding of GCP services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Anthos, Cloud Storage, Networking (VPC Service Controls, Shared VPC), and IAM.
- Experienced in deploying and optimizing Google Cloud Data services such as BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Dataflow, Firestore, Cloud Bigtable, Dataproc, and Pub/Sub for efficient data storage, processing, and analytics.
- Skilled in scripting languages like Python and Bash for automation and configuration management, and proficient in managing both Linux and Windows OS.
- Strong grasp of security best practices, compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS, GDPR, HIPAA), and experience implementing Zero Trust architecture.
- Excellent client-facing communication, and collaboration abilities, with a track record of leading technical discovery sessions.
- GCP Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Security Engineer, or Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer certification (preferred).
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related or equivalent work experience required.
66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.
AI Transparency & Disclosure
As an AI transformation partner, 66degrees leverages intelligent solutions to enhance our recruitment experience. We utilize AI tools—including LinkedIn Recruiter’s Hiring Assistant and interview transcription technologies—to assist with sourcing, role analysis, and capturing interview highlights.
These tools augment our process, but we "Commit to Our Craft" by ensuring all final hiring decisions are made by our human Talent Team. By applying, you acknowledge the use of these technologies to help us "Win Together" in finding the best fit for our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Cloud Engineer position at 66degrees?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to 66degrees. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Cloud Engineer position at 66degrees located?
This position is based in Chicago. 66degrees has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Cloud Engineer at 66degrees earn?
66degrees has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Cloud Engineer role at 66degrees posted?
This role was posted on May 7, 2026 (45 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Cloud Engineer role at 66degrees require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. 66degrees lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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