Lead Cloud Network Engineer

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, Google Cloud Platform, 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.

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About the Team

About Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies

Stellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a health care experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors.

Stellarus is part of a family of organizations that is overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun. The Ascendiun Family of Companies also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and Altais, a clinical services company.

Stellarus' vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience that is worthy of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus' objective is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the health care status quo. This very closely aligns with Blue Shield of California's vision by using innovation to improve quality, affordability, and experience for members.

To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.

Our Values:

At Stellarus, our core values of agility, trust, drive, courage and service shape our approach to developing innovative product offerings.

Our Workplace Model:

At Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies, 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:

o Member-facing and approved out-of-state roles remain remote.

o Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned offices are expected to work with their managers on a plan for periodic office visits.

o 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.