Lead Google Cloud Solutions Engineer, Network

$126,800 - $174,500/Yr

Humana - Montgomery, AL

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Montgomery, AL

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About the position

The Lead Cloud Solutions Engineer (Network) at Humana is responsible for the planning, design, and engineering of enterprise-level cloud network infrastructure and platforms, particularly focusing on Google Cloud. This role involves providing strategic guidance, performing technical planning, and developing specifications for cloud computing products. The engineer will lead the implementation of network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, resiliency, and availability while working closely with senior executives to drive functional strategies across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and engineer enterprise-level cloud network infrastructure.
• Provide strategic advice and guidance to functional teams.
• Lead the implementation of Humana's network infrastructure for Google Cloud.
• Develop specifications for new IT cloud computing products and services.
• Assess compatibility and integration of proposed products/services to ensure an integrated architecture.
• Conduct cloud network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies.
• Evaluate cloud network performance criteria and measurement methods.
• Prepare analysis of capacity needs for switching, routing, and signaling.
• Conduct economic and population growth studies to determine impact on cloud network capacity.
• Influence departmental strategy and make decisions on complex technical issues.
• Perform on-call and implementation duties as required.

Requirements

• BS/BA in a technical or scientific field.
• 5+ years of experience architecting, implementing, and supporting large-scale cloud network infrastructure.
• Cloud certifications: Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect and Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Network Engineer.
• Network engineering certification such as CCNA through CCNP or equivalent.
• 8+ years of technical network engineering experience.
• 5+ years of project leadership experience.
• 8+ years of Layer 2/Layer 3 network architectural design (LAN/WAN) experience.
• 5+ years of experience with MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and other LAN/WAN technologies.
• Strong experience supporting enterprise cloud and large-scale datacenters.
• Experience with Cisco networking equipment and Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Experience with VPN technologies and knowledge of QoS and network security functions.
• ISP and/or carrier backbone engineering experience.
• Strong communication skills to present complex technical concepts to various audiences.
• Experience with software-defined network environments (VXLAN, EVPN, Viptela).
• Vendor management skills for hardware/software security vendors and third-party vendors.
• Experience with Data Center Colocation facilities and virtual network fabric.
• Infrastructure as Code experience and CI/CD Pipeline experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated experience with DevOps.
• Network engineering certification such as CCNP through CCIE or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Akamai, ZScaler, and ThousandEyes.
• Experience with AGILE methodology & ITSM processes.
• Deep understanding of virtual network appliance offerings for public cloud providers.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture network designs and implementations.
• Understanding of Cloud Network Security technologies.
• Familiarity with public cloud provider PaaS and SaaS offerings.
• Programming/scripting languages knowledge for automation (Python, Ansible).
• Experience with Cisco Viptela, Arista, and other SDN technologies.
• Experience architecting and implementing large-scale SD-WAN solutions.
• Master's Degree in a Technical Field.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office 365.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, including company and personal holidays.
• Volunteer time off.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.