Senior Cloud Network Engineer (AWS) - National Remote

UnitedHealth Group; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 89,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving health outcomes through technology. This role offers the chance to design and manage secure AWS cloud network architectures while collaborating with talented peers. You'll tackle challenges in a supportive environment focused on diversity and inclusion, and you'll be rewarded for your contributions with comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. If you're passionate about making an impact and advancing health equity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AWS cloud network engineering or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of AWS networking services including VPC and ELB.
• Experience in scripting and automation tools like Terraform and Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage scalable AWS cloud network architectures.
• Implement robust security measures and conduct regular assessments.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Security teams for cloud applications.

Skills

AWS Cloud Network Engineering

Network Security Practices

Scripting and Automation

VPC Management

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

AWS

WAF

CloudFront

AWS CloudFormation

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure AWS cloud network architectures
• Configure and manage VPCs, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, and security groups
• Implement and manage AWS networking services such as ELB, Direct Connect, and Transit Gateway
• Implement robust security measures including network ACLs, security groups, and AWS WAF and CloudFront
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential risks
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain optimal performance
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Terraform, or Ansible for network deployment and management
• Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Development teams to support cloud-based applications and services
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for AWS network issues
• Stay updated with the latest AWS networking technologies, trends, and best practices

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• 5+ years of experience in AWS cloud network engineering or a similar role
• 5+ years of experience with network security practices and tools like WAF and CloudFront
• 5+ years of experience in AWS networking services including VPC, Direct Connect, ELB, Transit Gateway, and Route 53
• 5+ years of experience in scripting and automation tools (AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Python, etc.)

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

The salary range for this role is $89,800to $176,700annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Deadline:This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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