Staff Operations Engineer – Cloud Networking

BECU

Staff Operations Engineer for BECU shaping cloud network capabilities across hybrid and cloud environments. Mentoring teams and driving excellence in Azure networking solutions.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeCalifornia, Idaho, South Carolina, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $156,200 - $190,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and supporting hybrid cloud infrastructure, particularly with Azure networking solutions, while ensuring security and compliance. Proficient in automation, CI/CD pipeline development, and mentoring engineering teams to enhance operational reliability and performance.

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Azure Networking SolutionsInfrastructure-as-CodeCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentCloud Computing ExpertiseAgile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure DesignAzure IaaS/PaaSTerraformPowerShell ScriptingNetwork Topology DocumentationTelemetry and MonitoringTroubleshooting and OptimizationSecurity Controls ImplementationVirtual NetworksDNS and Routing

Soft Skills

Mentoring and CoachingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsGitHub ActionsVirtual WANExpressRouteVPN

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Related Discipline

Industry Keywords

Cloud InfrastructureCompliance and Regulatory RequirementsDistributed Team EnvironmentBusiness AnalysisEnterprise SANs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDNSTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure: Create and support bi-modal and hybrid infrastructure, including Azure networking solutions such as hub/spoke, Virtual WAN, VPN, and ExpressRoute.
Provide Azure Networking Expertise: Guide teams on Azure networking technologies including virtual networks, DNS, routing, and hybrid connectivity.
Define Architecture Standards: Establish and evolve cloud-native networking architectures and standards that scale with business needs.
Champion Secure Engineering Practices: Prepare teams to deliver products and services with a security-first mindset while aligning with compliance and regulatory requirements.
Drive Observability & Reliability: Enhance telemetry, monitoring, and diagnostics to improve platform reliability, availability, and operational insight.
Automate Infrastructure: Lead Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives using Terraform or similar tools and develop automation using scripting languages.
Build CI/CD Pipelines: Design and maintain deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions to streamline releases.
Analyze & Resolve Complex Issues: Use telemetry and trend analysis to identify gaps, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.
Create Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain process flows, dataflow diagrams, and network topology documentation.
Lead Engineering Excellence: Conduct advanced code reviews, build prototypes, and guide solution development.
Mentor & Coach Engineers: Support team members in growing their expertise in Azure networking, automation, and engineering best practices.
Implement Governance & Security Controls: Establish landing zones, policy guardrails, and governance frameworks to ensure safe and compliant environments.
Collaborate Across the Organization: Partner with architects, executives, and product teams to align technical solutions with business strategy.
Support Operations: Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours deployments to ensure system stability and performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 7 years of related functional experience required, including Azure and cloud infrastructure environments
Minimum 2 years of experience in two or more disciplines, with emphasis on Cloud Computing and Infrastructure Services: Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Unified Communications, Virtualization, Web and Application Development, Infrastructure Services: Enterprise Maintenance and Support, Infrastructure Support, Desktop and Client Support
Proven experience designing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting products and services and systems to production in a team environment
Technical focus in two or more of the following disciplines required: Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS, SaaS, Hypervisor, Enterprise SANs, Backups, Microsoft M365, Operating Systems, Hardware Solutions, Infrastructure-as-Code, or other modern enterprise infrastructure systems
Advanced experience optimizing, debugging using one or more scripting languages with preference for PowerShell and cloud automation
Advanced knowledge of agile methodologies and lean principles (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Demos, Retrospectives, etc.
Advanced knowledge in building and maintaining IaaS, PaaS, SaaS systems, including cloud-native environments
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts, including cloud networking and infrastructure, to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience working in a distributed or hybrid team environment.
Availability to travel occasionally (up to 10%) as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) Company Match (up to 3%)
4% annual contribution to your 401(k) by BECU
Medical, Dental and Vision (family contributions as well)
PTO Program + Exchange Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
BECU Cares volunteer time off + donation match