Cloud Engineer Jobs in Ohio

Cloud engineer jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in financial services, healthcare IT, manufacturing technology, and defense contracting at levels from entry-level associate through senior architect and principal engineer. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the primary hiring metros, anchored by major employers such as Nationwide Insurance, KeyBank, and Procter & Gamble, all of which run substantial cloud infrastructure operations in the state. The specialties seeing the most consistent openings are cloud security, DevOps and infrastructure automation, and multi-cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles46
Top employerAllen Integrated Solutions
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring17
Work type64% On-site
Top industryBanking

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JPMorganChase
Oracle HCM Cloud Software Engineer III
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Oracle HCM Cloud Software Engineer III
JPMorganChase
Columbus, Ohio
Customer Service
Customer Success
Technical Program Management
10,000+

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Deloitte
Azure Cloud Engineer
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Deloitte
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Azure Cloud Engineer
Deloitte
Cincinnati, Ohio
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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MTSI
Senior Cloud Software Engineer
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MTSI
Added 3d ago
Senior Cloud Software Engineer
MTSI
Dayton, Ohio
Product Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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JPMorganChase
Lead Software Engineer - Public Cloud & AI
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Lead Software Engineer - Public Cloud & AI
JPMorganChase
Columbus, Ohio
Cloud Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$124k - $175k/yr
10,000+

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American Electric Power
Infrastructure Engineer Lead – Cloud AI
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Added 5d ago
Infrastructure Engineer Lead – Cloud AI
American Electric Power
Gahanna, Ohio
Cloud Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$137k - $178k/yr
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
10,000+

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Cloud Engineer Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dayton
10 jobs
Cleveland
3 jobs
Cincinnati
3 jobs
Beavercreek
3 jobs
Marysville
2 jobs
Wright-Patterson AFB
2 jobs
Mentor
1 job
Gahanna
1 job

Cloud Engineer Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

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Allen Integrated Solutions6 open roles
JPMorganChase
JPMorganChase5 open roles
Further
Further2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Transportation & Logistics

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in cloud engineer jobs across Ohio.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Professional cloud certification such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Google Cloud Professional
  • Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools including Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and automated deployment workflows

Cloud Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a cloud engineer in Ohio?

Cloud engineering in Ohio has no state-issued license, so the path runs through education and credentials. Most Ohio employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, paired with a recognized cloud certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect. Building hands-on lab experience and a portfolio of deployed projects significantly strengthens a candidacy before applying.

How much do cloud engineers make in Ohio?

Cloud engineers in Ohio earn a median of about $109,780 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,320 for the lowest 10% to over $161,520 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire cloud engineers in Ohio?

Employers hiring cloud engineers in Ohio right now include Allen Integrated Solutions, JPMorganChase, and Further, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's concentration of large financial institutions, healthcare systems, and defense contractors means demand is distributed across several industries rather than dominated by a single sector.

Which Ohio cities have the most cloud engineer jobs?

Columbus, Dayton, and Cleveland account for the largest share of cloud engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its dense cluster of insurance, financial services, and technology employers, while Cleveland and Cincinnati contribute steady volume through regional banking headquarters, healthcare networks, and manufacturing companies that have moved significant workloads to cloud infrastructure.

Are there remote cloud engineer jobs in Ohio?

Yes, and more than most fields. Cloud engineering is inherently infrastructure work that can be performed remotely, making it one of the more remote-accessible technical roles available. About 36% of cloud engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that reality. The roles most likely to be fully remote are those focused on architecture, automation, and platform management rather than on-site data center operations.

How can I get hired as a cloud engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior cloud engineer role, often reached by first earning a foundational cloud certification and completing project-based labs that demonstrate deployable skills. Large Ohio employers such as Nationwide Insurance, Huntington National Bank, and major healthcare systems like Cleveland Clinic run IT associate and rotational technology programs that accept candidates without deep cloud experience. Moving laterally from a related role such as systems administrator, network technician, or IT support analyst into a cloud-focused team is also a common and well-accepted route in the Ohio market.

Where can I find and apply to cloud engineer jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to cloud engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and other markets in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly from the listing.

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