Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Jobs in Illinois
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with consistent openings concentrated in enterprise technology, financial services, healthcare IT, and logistics sectors and roles available from junior cloud engineers through principal and staff-level architects. Chicago anchors the market as one of the most active hiring metros in the Midwest, with Naperville and Schaumburg adding significant suburban depth through corporate campuses and regional offices. Long-established Illinois employers such as Discover Financial Services, Caterpillar, and United Airlines are among the persistent hirers in this space, with cloud networking, DevOps automation, and Kubernetes-based infrastructure among the most in-demand specializations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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If you are a current Duly/SBC/QMG employee, please apply through the Internal Career Site.
At Duly Health and Care, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do.
With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
- Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
- Employer provided life and disability insurance.
- $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
- Immediate 401(k) match.
- 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
- A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
- Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.
Duly Health and Care is looking for an Executive Director to lead IT Infrastructure & Cloud Operations - owning data center, network, endpoint, and virtual desktop engineering for the largest multi-specialty provider system in the United States. This leader will modernize Duly's infrastructure and cloud footprint, strengthen its security posture in partnership with the CISO, and build a high-performing, accountable team. This role is a strong fit for an infrastructure and cloud leader who has driven enterprise-scale modernization, manages strategic vendor relationships with rigor, and is energized by building teams that deliver reliable, secure technology services at scale.
What You'll Do
- Leads enterprise IT infrastructure and cloud operations — data center, network, endpoint, virtual desktop, service desk, and field services — ensuring reliable, secure technology services across all Duly locations.
- Partners with the CISO to strengthen Duly's cyber-risk posture through targeted technology investment, Zero Trust architecture principles, and continuous process improvement.
- Directs internal teams and strategic vendors/managed service providers to deliver and maintain secure, highly available infrastructure and cloud services.
- Defines and executes the strategic roadmap for enterprise technical architecture, including hybrid and multi-cloud strategy, infrastructure modernization, and automation.
- Owns operational KPIs across all infrastructure service lines, driving continuous improvement in reliability, cost efficiency, and end-user experience.
- Ensures mature, efficient use of ITSM practices — incident, request, problem, and change management — through modern platforms.
- Partners with Finance and senior leadership on cloud cost optimization (FinOps) and technology investment decisions that support Duly's growth.
- Builds, develops, and retains a high-performing infrastructure and cloud operations team, keeping skills current with evolving practices such as AI-driven operations (AIOps), automation, and modern endpoint management.
- Leads cross-functional transformation initiatives that modernize infrastructure while minimizing disruption to clinical and business operations.
What You'll Bring
Required
- 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including enterprise infrastructure and operations.
- 10+ years leading complex, cloud-based (hybrid or multi-cloud) enterprise environments.
- Proven success leading enterprise technology organizations through modernization and transformation initiatives.
- Strong technical depth in infrastructure and cloud architecture, with the credibility to engage directly in technical design discussions.
- Experience managing strategic vendor and managed-services relationships, including technology selection and contract oversight.
- Experience operating within regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to healthcare and finance, such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC 2.
- Exceptional communication skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership.
- Demonstrated success building, developing, and retaining high-performing technical teams.
Preferred
- Experience with Azure Hosting, Azure Virtual Desktop, Cisco, and Velo SDWAN.
- Experience in healthcare, multi-site, or other highly regulated environments.
- Familiarity with AI/automation-driven IT operations (AIOps) and FinOps practices.
If you are committed to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care, you belong at Duly.
The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $180,000 - $210,000, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
If you are a current Duly/SBC/QMG employee, please apply through the Internal Career Site.
At Duly Health and Care, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do.
With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
- Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
- Employer provided life and disability insurance.
- $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
- Immediate 401(k) match.
- 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
- A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
- Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.
Duly Health and Care is looking for an Executive Director to lead IT Infrastructure & Cloud Operations - owning data center, network, endpoint, and virtual desktop engineering for the largest multi-specialty provider system in the United States. This leader will modernize Duly's infrastructure and cloud footprint, strengthen its security posture in partnership with the CISO, and build a high-performing, accountable team. This role is a strong fit for an infrastructure and cloud leader who has driven enterprise-scale modernization, manages strategic vendor relationships with rigor, and is energized by building teams that deliver reliable, secure technology services at scale.
What You'll Do
- Leads enterprise IT infrastructure and cloud operations — data center, network, endpoint, virtual desktop, service desk, and field services — ensuring reliable, secure technology services across all Duly locations.
- Partners with the CISO to strengthen Duly's cyber-risk posture through targeted technology investment, Zero Trust architecture principles, and continuous process improvement.
- Directs internal teams and strategic vendors/managed service providers to deliver and maintain secure, highly available infrastructure and cloud services.
- Defines and executes the strategic roadmap for enterprise technical architecture, including hybrid and multi-cloud strategy, infrastructure modernization, and automation.
- Owns operational KPIs across all infrastructure service lines, driving continuous improvement in reliability, cost efficiency, and end-user experience.
- Ensures mature, efficient use of ITSM practices — incident, request, problem, and change management — through modern platforms.
- Partners with Finance and senior leadership on cloud cost optimization (FinOps) and technology investment decisions that support Duly's growth.
- Builds, develops, and retains a high-performing infrastructure and cloud operations team, keeping skills current with evolving practices such as AI-driven operations (AIOps), automation, and modern endpoint management.
- Leads cross-functional transformation initiatives that modernize infrastructure while minimizing disruption to clinical and business operations.
What You'll Bring
Required
- 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including enterprise infrastructure and operations.
- 10+ years leading complex, cloud-based (hybrid or multi-cloud) enterprise environments.
- Proven success leading enterprise technology organizations through modernization and transformation initiatives.
- Strong technical depth in infrastructure and cloud architecture, with the credibility to engage directly in technical design discussions.
- Experience managing strategic vendor and managed-services relationships, including technology selection and contract oversight.
- Experience operating within regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to healthcare and finance, such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC 2.
- Exceptional communication skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership.
- Demonstrated success building, developing, and retaining high-performing technical teams.
Preferred
- Experience with Azure Hosting, Azure Virtual Desktop, Cisco, and Velo SDWAN.
- Experience in healthcare, multi-site, or other highly regulated environments.
- Familiarity with AI/automation-driven IT operations (AIOps) and FinOps practices.
If you are committed to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care, you belong at Duly.
The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $180,000 - $210,000, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cloud infrastructure engineer jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related engineering field
- Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools including Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi
- Experience designing and maintaining Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads
- Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals including VPCs, subnets, firewalls, and load balancers
- Relevant cloud certification such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Google Professional Cloud Architect
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cloud infrastructure engineer in Illinois?
Cloud infrastructure engineering in Illinois has no state-issued license or registration requirement, so the path centers on education and credentials recognized by employers. Most Illinois hiring managers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering, combined with a vendor certification such as AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, or Google Professional Cloud Architect. Candidates who build a portfolio of real infrastructure projects and contribute to open-source DevOps tooling consistently stand out in the Illinois market.
How much do cloud infrastructure engineers make in Illinois?
Cloud infrastructure engineers in Illinois earn a median of about $99,360 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $53,590 for the lowest 10% to over $167,080 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cloud infrastructure engineers in Illinois?
Employers hiring cloud infrastructure engineers in Illinois right now include Google, Newity, and ServiceNow, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's deep concentration of financial institutions, healthcare networks, and large logistics companies means demand stays active well beyond the Chicago Loop, reaching suburban tech corridors in DuPage and Lake counties.
Which Illinois cities have the most cloud infrastructure engineer jobs?
Chicago, Oak Brook, and Downers Grove account for the largest share of cloud infrastructure engineer openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the bulk of demand through its dense cluster of corporate headquarters, financial services firms, and major hospital systems, while Naperville and Schaumburg attract openings from large enterprise technology campuses and regional back-office operations for national companies that have long maintained Illinois presences.
Are there remote cloud infrastructure engineer jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. Cloud infrastructure work is inherently software-driven and rarely requires physical access to hardware, making it one of the more remote-compatible engineering disciplines. About 100% of cloud infrastructure engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how widely Illinois employers have adopted distributed engineering teams. Architecture, automation scripting, and monitoring work are the functions most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a cloud infrastructure engineer in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior cloud engineer or cloud operations associate role at a managed service provider or large Illinois enterprise IT department. Companies such as Anixter, Morningstar, and Allstate have historically brought on associate-level engineers through formal rotational or apprenticeship-style programs. Moving laterally from a systems administrator or network operations role is a common bridge, and earning an entry-level certification such as AWS Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals before applying gives Illinois hiring managers a concrete signal of readiness.
Where can I find and apply to cloud infrastructure engineer jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to cloud infrastructure engineer jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated in real time. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and preferred location or remote arrangement, and apply directly to each one without any intermediary step.
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