API Infrastructure Lead & Platform Reliability

Highmark Health; Washington (NC); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

enGen is seeking a hands-on IT Manager to lead and support enterprise API Gateway infrastructure across hybrid environments. The role requires strong experience in API platforms, Kubernetes, cloud, security, automation and observability, with leadership over teams and demand-driven improvement.

The manager will guide incident response, architecture collaboration, and resource planning while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and corporate policies.

Qualifications

• 5 years in a leadership / mentoring role
• 5 years planning, implementing, maintaining and growing capabilities within relevant discipline
• 3 years developing, communicating and presenting concepts to varying audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise API Gateway infrastructure and hybrid environment teams.
• Oversee platform reliability, API security, incident response and observability.
• Collaborate with architecture, security and operations to drive improvements.
• Manage departmental plans, budgets and vendor assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in IT/MIS/CS

Tools

API Gateway

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Security

Job description

enGen is seeking a hands-on IT Manager to lead and support enterprise API Gateway infrastructure across hybrid environments. The role requires strong experience in API platforms, Kubernetes, cloud, security, automation and observability, with leadership over teams and demand-driven improvement.

The manager will guide incident response, architecture collaboration, and resource planning while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and corporate policies.