Senior Cloud Network Engineer - Operational Excellence
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Shift Timing (IST): Split Shift - Early morning and late evening IST hours
As a Senior Cloud Network Engineer with a focus on Operational Excellence, you will be a key contributor in designing, implementing, and operating highly reliable, secure, and scalable cloud network infrastructures across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Aviatrix MCNA. You will play a central role in maintaining the stability and performance of our multi-cloud network environment, ensuring consistent operations, proactive monitoring, and rapid incident resolution.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensure high availability, stability, and operational health of multi-cloud networking environments across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Aviatrix
- Operate and maintain Aviatrix Controllers, CoPilot, Transit, Spoke, and segmentation frameworks with a Solid focus on lifecycle management
- Implement and optimize monitoring, alerting, and observability using Aviatrix CoPilot and cloud-native tools
- Lead operational readiness activities including playbooks, runbooks, and change management
- Incident Management & Troubleshooting
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- Serve as a senior escalation point for complex cloud network incidents
- Perform deep-dive troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve issues across multi-region and hybrid environments
- Conduct post-incident reviews, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventative actions
- Design and implement multi-cloud networking solutions using AWS, Azure, GCP, and Aviatrix MCNA
- Configure and manage Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, VPN, BGP, and cross-cloud routing
- Ensure operational consistency of IP routing, segmentation, Zero Trust (ZTNA), and IAM/RBAC
- Build and maintain Terraform IaC modules for cloud and Aviatrix resources
- Automate operational tasks using Python, Terraform, and workflow tools
- Integrate GitHub workflows and CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployments
- Implement cloud security controls and network policy frameworks
- Support audit readiness, configuration drift management, and standards enforcement
- Maintain Firewalls, IAM/RBAC, ZTNA, and segmentation best practices
- Lead initiatives to improve reliability, reduce toil, and optimize MTTD/MTTR
- Build KPIs, dashboards, and operational reporting mechanisms
- Stay current with cloud networking and Aviatrix technologies
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or equivalent
- Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, and Aviatrix MCNA
- Solid knowledge of IP Routing, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, hybrid connectivity
- Proficiency in Terraform, GitHub, Python, CI/CD, HashiCorp tools including Consul
- Solid understanding of IP routing, Zero Trust, IAM/RBAC, cloud security, IPSEC
- Solid troubleshooting and operational background in large-scale cloud environments
Preferred Qualification:
- Certifications: Aviatrix ACE, AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer, GCP Network Engineer, CCNP, CCIE
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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- HSA
- On-Site Gym
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- 401(K)
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Tuition Reimbursement
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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