Senior I O Engineer - Azure Cloud Ops and Linux

US, MN, Eden Prairie · Remote ok$92k – $164k

About this role

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Solution new Cloud approaches events that surface to improve the operations of Cloud Infrastructure
  • Review, improve and approve architectural modifications to existing Cloud Infrastructure through formal change management processes
  • Installation and configuration of application components of solutions
  • Serve as a key resource on complex and/or critical issues related to application and server performance
  • Expert in Windows Server, Windows Desktop, Red hat Linux and Oracle Linux operating system
  • Manage all scheduled maintenance across all servers, in support of service level agreements
  • Experience with both SharePoint and VMWare is a plus
  • Submission of change control for all scheduled maintenance
  • Responsible or strong working knowledge of security compliance according to State and Federal security policies and regulations. This includes the support of centralized logging capabilities, the provisioning of tight controls over access to all servers and accountability for remediation of ongoing penetration test findings
  • Validation and support of disaster recovery plan for all server and application components of OSGS State contracts

Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and drive continuous improvement 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.



Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of experience with Linux and Windows systems administration, maintenance and security
  • 5+ years of experience with General auditing/troubleshooting experience on all levels (network, Linux, software, hardware)
  • 3+ years of experience with day-to-day troubleshooting of application and database connectivity problems
  • 3+ years of experience with Proactive application monitoring and trouble resolution
  • 3+ years of experience with Report writing in support of service level agreement reporting requirements
  • 3+ years of Azure Administration experience
  • 3+ years of experience on key Azure services with three or more of the following: Jenkins, Terraform, Github, Azure Web Services, Kubernetes, Azure Devops, Key Vault, DNS, Identity Services, Front Door, Traffic Manager, Azure Monitor, App Insights, and Network Watcher
  • 3+ years of System Administration experience with Windows and Unix
  • 3+ years of experience with Network Administration (Firewall, ACLs/NAT, design, upgrades, security)
  • 3+ years of experience with TCP/IP and networking fundamentals
  • 3+ years of experience with scripting and automation tools like Python/Shell/Perl
  • 2+ years of experience with Process and procedure documentation for contractual required documentation, including an operations manual for ongoing support of the environment
  • Willingness to support 24x7 production environments
  • Willingness to complete AZ-204 Certification or equivalent within 6 months of hire

All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

        

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 

 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

    

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. 

     

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.

     

 

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

   

 

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Company at a glance

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone.

We are 340,000 colleagues in two distinct and complementary businesses working to help build a modern, high-performing health system through improved access, affordability, outcomes and experiences.

Optum delivers care aided by technology and data, empowering people, partners and providers with the guidance and tools they need to achieve better health. UnitedHealthcare offers a full range of health benefits, enabling affordable coverage, simplifying the health care experience and delivering access to high-quality care.

We work with governments, employers, partners and providers to care for 147 million people and share a vision of a value-based system of care that provides compassionate and equitable care.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission calls us, our values guide us and our diverse culture connects us as we seek to improve care for the consumers we are privileged to serve and their communities.

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Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceRemote ok
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Location
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Top Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • Equity stock purchase
  • Incentive programs
  • Recognition programs
  • Career development opportunities

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