Cloud Operation Engineer

Company : Highmark Health Job Description : JOB SUMMARY This job is a strong advocate of cloud technology and engineering support necessary to drive the organization's next-generation technologies. The intermediate level incumbent works to adopt, expand, maintain, and optimize cloud usage across the organization through engineering support of cloud technologies and through automation builds and related technologies. The incumbent owns support and engineering of cloud solutions and must stay current with new cloud offerings to continue to produce expected corporate results. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Engineer & implement cloud-based technical architectures, migration approaches, deployment of cloud resources and application optimizations that utilize automation technologies, sound redundant solutions and enable business objectives. Works to define cloud resource procurement and performance patterns through monitoring and tracking of usage and trends to optimize cloud spend & resource efficiency. Proposes ideas, designs, and solutions to senior or lead engineers to further cloud service utilization and optimization. Develops automation scripts and other repeatable patterns to enable application and service teams to deploy software and services into cloud environments. Performs research and analysis required for new cloud deployment proposals, existing cloud service modification, and other new cloud adoption to ultimately provide sound recommendations on best course of action. Level 2 Incident, problem and change management as it pertains to the responsibilities of the cloud operations engineering team. Develop documentation to support operations process, procedures and implementations. Other duties as assigned or requested. EDUCATION Required Bachelor's Degree in Cloud Computing, Computer & Information Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or closely related discipline Substitutions None Preferred None EXPERIENCE Required 3 years with at least two modern programming languages (Java, JavaScript, BASH, PowerShell etc.) Experience doing operational support of at least one of the following cloud service providers for an organization: arenaflex Cloud Platform, Azure or arenaflex Web Services. Preferred Experience producing code that is fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable Experience designing, building, and deploying scalable cloud-based solution architectures through automation tools like Terraform or Ansible for example and versioning control via GitLab or similar tools. Experience with standard IT security practices such as identity and access management, data protection, encryption, certificate and key management Knowledge of containerization and container orchestration technologies such as arenaflex Kubernetes Engine (GKE). LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS Required GCP, AWS, Azure or other Cloud Service Certification Preferred Terraform, Ansible or other, similar tool certification SKILLS Demonstrates ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment. Ability to speak and write English fluently and idiomatically. Strong scripting experience along with interest and ability to learn other programming languages as needed. Gitlab or other versioning control tools and processes. Kubernetes or other Container orchestration technologies Terraform, Ansible, or other automation technologies Knowledge of infrastructure concepts, such as OS, Virtualization or Networking Language (Other than English): None Travel Requirement: 0% - 25% PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS Position Type Office-based Teaches / trains others regularly Occasionally Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site Occasionally Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees) Never Physical work site required Yes Lifting: up to 10 pounds Constantly Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds Occasionally Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds Rarely Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Pay Range Minimum: $67,500.00 Pay Range Maximum: $126,000.00 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest arenaflex insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad arenaflex of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions. Apply tot his job

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