Lead DevOps engineer responsible for implementing Azure networking and security best practices, automating CI/CD with GitHub Actions, managing infrastructure as code with Terraform and Git, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities, and optimizing cloud performance and cost while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Requisition Number: 2344644
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.
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
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.
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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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Implement security best practices including VNet integration, IP whitelisting, External APIM, and Firewall integration
- Manage and configure Azure Networking, Administration, and Security components
- Automate CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and Git
- Identify and remediate CVE vulnerabilities and Azure Cloud configuration vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient cloud deployments
- Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and cost-efficiency
- Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to, transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so
Required Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of experience in DevOps or related roles
- Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation
- Solid expertise in deploying applications on Azure Cloud (AKS, App Services, Azure Functions)
- In-depth knowledge of Azure Networking, Administration, and Security
- Proficiency in Terraform and Git for infrastructure management
- Proven excellent problem-solving and communication skills
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.
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