Cloud Engineer, Consultant

Job Description

Your Role

The Cloud Networking team is responsible for architecting, implementing and managing the cloud networking infrastructure. The Cloud Engineer, Consultant will report to the Manager, Developer Experience. In this role you will be responsible to implement the best practices of Cloud Networking as well as manage the cloud networking infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Your Work

In this role, you will:

• Design and deploy scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions in multi-cloud (Azure, GCP, and AWS); analyze related technology requirements.
• Configure and manage virtual networks, subnets, and network security groups.
• Implement and maintain VPNs, ExpressRoute, and other connectivity solutions.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation.
• Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to support application deployment and integration.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices.
• Automate network tasks using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure networking features and technologies.

Qualifications

Your Knowledge and Experience

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in wide array of cloud networks
• Strong knowledge and experience in Azure Cloud Networking
• Experience working in DevOps environments; knowledge of GitOps concepts
• 3+ years of hands-on experience programming/scripting (e.g Python) and infrastructure automation using Ansible
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking services and architecture.
• Proficiency in network protocols, routing, and switching.
• Experience with network security, firewalls, and VPN technologies.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Network Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect) Strongly Preferred
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud networking strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools strongly preferred.

About the Team

Blue Shield of California's mission is to ensure all Californians have access to high-quality health care at a sustainably affordable price. We are transforming health care in a way that genuinely serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience.

To fulfill our mission, we must ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and fully contribute to meet the needs of the multifaceted communities we serve. Our continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion upholds our values and advances our goal of creating a healthcare system that is worthy of our family and friends while addressing health disparities, promoting social justice, and integrating health equity through our products, business practices, and presence as a corporate citizen.

Blue Shield has received awards and recognition for being a certified Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work, Military Friendly Employer, People Companies that Care, a Leading Disability Employer, and one of California's top companies in volunteering and giving. Here at Blue Shield, we strive to make a positive change across our industry and communities - join us!

Our Values:

• Honest. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards. We build trust by doing what we say we're going to do and by acknowledging and correcting where we fall short.
• Human. We strive to be our authentic selves, listening and communicating effectively, and showing empathy towards others by walking in their shoes.
• Courageous. We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals.

Our Workplace Model:

At Blue Shield of California, we believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. As we continue to evolve our workplace model, our focus remains on creating spaces where our people can connect with purpose - whether working in the office or through a hybrid approach - by providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce.

Two Ways of Working:

• Hybrid (Default): Work from a business unit-approved office at least two (2) times per month (for roles below Director-level) or once per week (for Director-level roles and above).Exceptions:
  
  • Member-facing and approved out-of-state roles remain remote.
  • Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned offices are expected to work with their managers on a plan for periodic office visits.
  • For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.
• On-Site: Work from a business unit-approved office an average of four (4) or more days a week.

Physical Requirements:

Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.